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Dale

383 km²

Dale is characterised by an older age profile than most, slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population190▼ -27.8%since 2011Median age55 yrs▲ +7.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over31.1%Children under 154.7%

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 Dale, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 47%, followed by Seniors (65+) (33%) and Youth (15–24) (8%).

Older adults (45–64)44.2%
Seniors (65+)31.1%
Youth (15–24)7.4%
Young adults (25–44)7.4%
Children (0–14)4.7%

Marital status

In Dale, the largest group is Married at 60%, followed by Never married (24%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married60%
  • Never married24%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dale, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by England (19%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia56.8%
England13.7%
New Zealand1.6%

Language

People using another language at home4.2%

Language used at home

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

English only80.0%

Religion

People with no religion40.0%

Religious affiliation

In Dale, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (48%).

  • Christianity52%
  • No religion48%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.9%

Highest year of school

In Dale, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1237.9%
Year 1024.7%
Year 9 or below11.5%
Year 117.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$622▲ +57.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,166▲ +41.5%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,187▲ +26.4%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week9.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.6%

Household income distribution

In Dale, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99927.1%
$650–$1,49922.9%
Under $65014.3%
$3,000–$3,9998.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.7%People with a mental health condition6.3%People needing help with daily activities5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dale, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Diabetes (16%).

Arthritis11.6%
Asthma10.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Other condition6.8%
Heart disease6.3%
Mental health6.3%
Lung condition2.1%
Cancer1.6%
Stroke1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.4%People providing unpaid care10.9%People caring for children unpaid14.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011One-parent families6.4%

Family composition

In Dale, the largest group is Couples without children at 52%, followed by Couples with children (42%) and One-parent families (6%).

  • Couples without children52%
  • Couples with children42%
  • One-parent families6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$215▲ +21400.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▼ -10.6%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting12.9%Homes owned outright51.4%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Dale, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (13%).

  • Owned outright52%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented13%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Dale, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (29%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)52.7%
Worked at home23.1%
Walked3.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years17.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.4%Labour-force participation50.8%Employed full-time52.7%

Industries people work in

In Dale, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 46%, followed by Mining (12%) and Public administration & safety (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing37.4%
Mining9.9%
Public administration & safety9.9%
Construction5.5%
Education & training5.5%
Health care & social assistance5.5%
Other services4.4%
Professional & technical3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Dale, the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Labourers (18%) and Professionals (17%).

Managers20.9%
Labourers17.6%
Professionals16.5%
Technicians & trades13.2%
Community & personal service12.1%
Machinery operators & drivers12.1%
Clerical & administrative6.6%

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