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Darke Peak

461 km²

Darke Peak is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and household incomes well below most areas.

It also has a youthful population and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Darke Peak, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population90▼ -66.8%since 2011 Median age37 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over13.3%Children under 1534.4%People in a de facto relationship7.0%▼ -6.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Children (0–14) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (29%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Children (0–14)34.4%

Older adults (45–64)33.3%

Young adults (25–44)24.4%

Seniors (65+)13.3%

Youth (15–24)7.8%

Marital status

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Married at 64%, followed by Never married (22%) and Divorced (9%).

Married64%
Never married22%
Divorced9%
Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (4%).

Australia81.1%

England3.3%

Ancestry

In Darke Peak, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (35%) and German (12%).

English50.0%

Australian43.3%

German14.4%

Scottish11.1%

Dutch5.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only86.7%

Religion

People with no religion31.1%

Religious affiliation

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Christianity at 61%, followed by No religion (39%).

Christianity61%
No religion39%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher4.7%

Highest year of school

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 11 (44%).

Year 1245.8%

Year 1135.6%

Highest qualification level

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Advanced diploma / diploma at 45%, followed by Certificate III / IV (41%) and Bachelor degree (14%).

Advanced diploma / diploma32.3%

Certificate III / IV29.0%

Bachelor degree9.7%

Field of qualification

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Engineering & related at 39%, followed by Food, hospitality & personal services (18%) and Agriculture & environment (14%).

Engineering & related35.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services16.1%

Agriculture & environment12.9%

Management & commerce12.9%

Society & culture12.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$590▲ +10.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,062▼ -5.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,171▲ +20.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Darke Peak, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 64%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (36%).

$650–$1,49950.0%

$1,500–$2,99928.1%

Personal income distribution

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (41%) and $1,500–$2,999 (5%).

Under $65051.6%

$650–$1,49939.1%

$1,500–$2,9994.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.1%People with a mental health condition8.9%People needing help with daily activities3.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Darke Peak, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (9%).

None62.2%

One condition17.8%

Two conditions7.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Arthritis at 27%, followed by Mental health (27%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis8.9%

Mental health8.9%

Asthma4.4%

Diabetes4.4%

Heart disease3.3%

Lung condition3.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers39.1%People providing unpaid care18.8%People caring for children unpaid28.1%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework35.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -20.7%since 2011 One-parent families0.0%People living alone31.3%▲ +59.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (37%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children37%

Household size

In Darke Peak, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 4 people (12%).

2 people43.8%

1 person31.3%

4 people12.5%

3 people9.4%

5 people9.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$96—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,109▲ +411.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting25.0%Homes owned outright65.6%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms90.6%▼ -2.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Owned outright at 66%, followed by Rented (25%) and Owned with a mortgage (9%).

Owned outright66%
Rented25%
Owned with a mortgage9%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Darke Peak, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 73%, followed by 4 bedrooms (15%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms75.0%

4 bedrooms15.6%

2 bedrooms12.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%→ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Darke Peak, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 4 or more (21%).

2 vehicles34.4%

1 vehicle28.1%

4 or more18.8%

3 vehicles9.4%

How people get to work

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (31%).

Car (driver)56.8%

Worked at home25.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years15.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation68.8%Employed full-time65.9%

Industries people work in

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 48%, followed by Construction (10%) and Transport & warehousing (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing45.5%

Construction9.1%

Transport & warehousing9.1%

Public administration & safety9.1%

Health care & social assistance9.1%

Accommodation & food6.8%

Professional & technical6.8%

Occupations people work in

In Darke Peak, the largest group is Managers at 45%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (21%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Managers47.7%

Machinery operators & drivers22.7%

Clerical & administrative15.9%

Professionals6.8%

Technicians & trades6.8%

Community & personal service6.8%

Nearby areas

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