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Dean

30 km²

Dean stands out for very few renters, with a slightly younger population.

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📍 Dean, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population132▼ -62.7%since 2011Median age38 yrs▼ -11.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.8%People aged 65 and over13.6%Children under 1531.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41515

Age structure

In Dean, the largest group is Children (0–14) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Children (0–14)31.8%
Older adults (45–64)25.8%
Young adults (25–44)18.9%
Seniors (65+)13.6%
Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In Dean, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married38%
  • Divorced9%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dean, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia88.6%

Language

People using another language at home3.8%

Language used at home

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

English only92.4%

Religion

People with no religion55.3%

Religious affiliation

In Dean, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (43%).

  • No religion57%
  • Christianity43%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1246.7%

Highest year of school

In Dean, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 11 (20%) and Year 10 (16%).

Year 1246.7%
Year 1118.5%
Year 1015.2%
Year 9 or below14.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$700▲ +29.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,449▲ +3.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,800▲ +36.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.9%

Household income distribution

In Dean, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 54%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$650–$1,49935.7%
$1,500–$2,99919.0%
$4,000 or more11.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition18.9%People with a mental health condition3.0%People needing help with daily activities3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dean, the largest group is Other condition at 30%, followed by Arthritis (24%) and Asthma (18%).

Other condition7.6%
Arthritis6.1%
Asthma4.5%
Diabetes3.8%
Mental health3.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers27.6%People providing unpaid care8.2%People caring for children unpaid28.6%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1▲ +6.9%since 2011One-parent families4.3%

Family composition

In Dean, the largest group is Couples with children at 70%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (4%).

  • Couples with children70%
  • Couples without children25%
  • One-parent families4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$260▲ +85.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,463▲ +10.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright35.7%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Dean, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 59%, followed by Owned outright (41%).

  • Owned with a mortgage59%
  • Owned outright41%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Dean, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)66.2%
Worked at home16.9%
Walked6.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.1%Labour-force participation67.3%Employed full-time50.8%

Industries people work in

In Dean, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 27%, followed by Manufacturing (19%) and Construction (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing26.2%
Manufacturing18.5%
Construction10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
Administrative & support6.2%
Public administration & safety6.2%
Arts & recreation6.2%
Accommodation & food4.6%
Transport & warehousing4.6%
Health care & social assistance4.6%

Occupations people work in

In Dean, the largest group is Managers at 28%, followed by Professionals (19%) and Labourers (17%).

Managers32.3%
Professionals21.5%
Labourers20.0%
Machinery operators & drivers10.8%
Clerical & administrative9.2%
Sales workers9.2%
Community & personal service7.7%
Technicians & trades4.6%

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