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Dongara

8 km²

Dongara is characterised by low household incomes and a slightly larger population than usual.

It also has a somewhat older age profile and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Dongara, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,393▲ +3.0%since 2011Median age51 yrs▲ +15.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.0%People aged 65 and over27.8%Children under 1516.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–47272

Age structure

In Dongara, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)30.2%
Seniors (65+)27.8%
Young adults (25–44)17.7%
Children (0–14)16.0%
Youth (15–24)8.0%

Marital status

In Dongara, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married50%
  • Never married28%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dongara, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia78.0%
England6.0%
New Zealand3.2%
South Africa0.7%
Philippines0.4%
India0.3%

Language

People using another language at home1.8%

Language used at home

In Dongara, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Arabic (0%).

English only91.2%
Arabic0.2%

Religion

People with no religion45.4%

Religious affiliation

In Dongara, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (48%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion51%
  • Christianity48%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%
  • Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.4%

Highest year of school

In Dongara, the largest group is Year 12 at 37%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1233.4%
Year 1030.8%
Year 1113.7%
Year 9 or below12.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$600▲ +23.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,092▲ +8.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,600▲ +36.4%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.3%

Household income distribution

In Dongara, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 32%, followed by Under $650 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (27%).

$650–$1,49927.8%
Under $65023.6%
$1,500–$2,99923.4%
$3,000–$3,9997.3%
$4,000 or more4.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.2%People with a mental health condition8.5%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dongara, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis11.6%
Mental health8.5%
Asthma8.1%
Other condition6.7%
Diabetes6.0%
Heart disease5.2%
Cancer4.0%
Lung condition3.1%
Stroke1.1%
Dementia0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.0%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid23.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011One-parent families14.0%

Family composition

In Dongara, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children47%
  • Couples without children38%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$268▲ +43.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,600▼ -7.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting23.6%Homes owned outright44.6%Separate (detached) houses88.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In Dongara, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (24%).

  • Owned outright45%
  • Owned with a mortgage28%
  • Rented24%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Dongara, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Flat or apartment (5%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (5%).

  • Separate house89%
  • Flat or apartment5%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached5%
  • Other dwelling2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Dongara, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Worked at home (8%).

Car (driver)57.7%
Car (passenger)6.5%
Worked at home5.9%
Walked5.0%
Bus1.8%
Bicycle1.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.0%Labour-force participation49.7%Employed full-time53.6%

Industries people work in

In Dongara, the largest group is Retail trade at 13%, followed by Mining (13%) and Construction (11%).

Retail trade12.7%
Mining12.5%
Construction10.6%
Accommodation & food10.0%
Health care & social assistance9.7%
Education & training8.4%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.9%
Public administration & safety5.6%
Transport & warehousing4.5%
Manufacturing4.1%

Occupations people work in

In Dongara, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Professionals (11%).

Technicians & trades19.7%
Labourers15.6%
Professionals11.1%
Community & personal service11.1%
Machinery operators & drivers10.9%
Managers10.4%
Clerical & administrative10.2%
Sales workers9.5%

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