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Dowerin

292 km²

Dowerin is characterised by low household incomes, a slightly higher share of renters than usual and a moderately large population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population436▲ +17.8%since 2011Median age46 yrs▲ +12.2%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.0%People aged 65 and over30.5%Children under 1518.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42727

Age structure

In Dowerin, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)30.5%
Older adults (45–64)22.2%
Young adults (25–44)19.0%
Children (0–14)18.6%
Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In Dowerin, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed9%
  • Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dowerin, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (5%) and South Africa (1%).

Australia81.0%
England4.4%
South Africa1.1%
Philippines0.9%

Language

People using another language at home0.9%

Language used at home

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

English only92.2%

Religion

People with no religion45.9%

Religious affiliation

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

  • No religion52%
  • Christianity48%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.5%

Highest year of school

In Dowerin, the largest group is Year 10 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (38%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1034.4%
Year 1233.5%
Year 9 or below10.7%
Year 119.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$685▲ +58.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,103▲ +43.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,359▲ +49.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.0%

Household income distribution

In Dowerin, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49934.4%
$1,500–$2,99925.8%
Under $65019.9%
$3,000–$3,9994.3%
$4,000 or more2.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.2%People with a mental health condition9.2%People needing help with daily activities5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dowerin, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Asthma (16%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis12.4%
Asthma10.1%
Other condition9.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Mental health9.2%
Heart disease5.0%
Cancer3.9%
Lung condition3.2%
Stroke1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers32.5%People providing unpaid care10.8%People caring for children unpaid27.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▲ +5.0%since 2011One-parent families18.7%

Family composition

In Dowerin, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (18%).

  • Couples with children45%
  • Couples without children36%
  • One-parent families18%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$170▲ +50.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$672▼ -22.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -40.0%since 2011Households renting22.0%Homes owned outright43.0%Separate (detached) houses93.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Dowerin, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (24%).

  • Owned outright46%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented24%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Dowerin, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%) and Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house96%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached2%
  • Other dwelling2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Dowerin, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)56.4%
Worked at home9.3%
Walked6.4%
Car (passenger)4.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation53.3%Employed full-time58.7%

Industries people work in

In Dowerin, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 25%, followed by Education & training (14%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing26.7%
Education & training15.1%
Public administration & safety11.6%
Transport & warehousing8.1%
Health care & social assistance8.1%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing5.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Accommodation & food4.7%
Mining4.1%

Occupations people work in

In Dowerin, the largest group is Managers at 25%, followed by Labourers (13%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Managers23.8%
Labourers12.8%
Clerical & administrative12.2%
Machinery operators & drivers12.2%
Technicians & trades11.6%
Professionals9.9%
Community & personal service9.3%
Sales workers4.1%

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