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Dum Dum

11 km²

Dum Dum is characterised by an older age profile than most, a slightly lower share of renters than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population125—since 2011Median age59 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over32.8%Children under 1513.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41212

Age structure

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 40%, followed by Seniors (65+) (32%) and Children (0–14) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)41.6%
Seniors (65+)32.8%
Children (0–14)13.6%
Youth (15–24)9.6%
Young adults (25–44)5.6%

Marital status

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed8%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (11%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia64.0%
England8.0%
New Zealand2.4%

Language

People using another language at home3.2%

Language used at home

In Dum Dum, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only89.6%

Religion

People with no religion53.6%

Religious affiliation

In Dum Dum, the largest group is No religion at 64%, followed by Christianity (33%) and Hinduism (3%).

  • No religion64%
  • Christianity33%
  • Hinduism3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1244.1%

Highest year of school

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Year 12 at 54%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1244.1%
Year 1027.0%
Year 9 or below7.2%
Year 113.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$657—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,771—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,800—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.9%

Household income distribution

In Dum Dum, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 53%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $4,000 or more (13%).

$1,500–$2,99947.6%
$650–$1,49923.8%
$4,000 or more11.9%
Under $6507.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.2%People with a mental health condition8.0%People needing help with daily activities3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Heart disease (17%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis12.0%
Heart disease8.0%
Mental health8.0%
Other condition7.2%
Asthma3.2%
Cancer3.2%
Dementia3.2%
Diabetes2.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.3%People providing unpaid care15.9%People caring for children unpaid14.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011One-parent families14.1%

Family composition

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Couples without children at 50%, followed by Couples with children (37%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples without children50%
  • Couples with children37%
  • One-parent families13%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$380—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,820—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting11.9%Homes owned outright61.9%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Owned outright at 63%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Rented (12%).

  • Owned outright63%
  • Owned with a mortgage24%
  • Rented12%

Types of homes

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (33%).

Car (driver)55.1%
Worked at home26.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.4%Labour-force participation47.8%Employed full-time40.8%

Industries people work in

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 23%, followed by Accommodation & food (17%) and Construction (13%).

Health care & social assistance22.4%
Accommodation & food16.3%
Construction12.2%
Other services10.2%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.2%
Manufacturing8.2%
Retail trade8.2%
Professional & technical6.1%
Administrative & support6.1%

Occupations people work in

In Dum Dum, the largest group is Managers at 23%, followed by Professionals (23%) and Labourers (17%).

Managers24.5%
Professionals24.5%
Labourers18.4%
Community & personal service12.2%
Technicians & trades8.2%
Sales workers8.2%
Clerical & administrative6.1%
Machinery operators & drivers6.1%

Nearby areas

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