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Dolphin Sands

18 km²

Dolphin Sands has a notably older population and household incomes well below most areas.

It also has a low share of renters and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Dolphin Sands, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population182▼ -34.5%since 2011 Median age64 yrs▲ +23.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over51.1%Children under 156.6%People in a de facto relationship10.4%▼ -34.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 50%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (38%) and Children (0–14) (6%).

Seniors (65+)51.1%

Older adults (45–64)39.0%

Children (0–14)6.6%

Young adults (25–44)6.0%

Marital status

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (19%) and Divorced (16%).

Married58%
Never married19%
Divorced16%
Widowed6%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (9%).

Australia69.2%

England6.6%

Ancestry

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is English at 49%, followed by Australian (26%) and Irish (11%).

English58.2%

Australian31.3%

Irish13.2%

Scottish9.3%

German4.4%

Dutch2.2%

Language

People using another language at home4.9%

Language used at home

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

English only86.8%

Religion

People with no religion54.4%

Religious affiliation

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Islam (2%).

No religion59%
Christianity38%
Islam2%
Buddhism2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher22.3%

Highest year of school

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (36%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1240.5%

Year 1032.1%

Year 9 or below10.7%

Year 115.4%

Highest qualification level

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 34%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (28%) and Certificate III / IV (25%).

Bachelor degree27.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma22.6%

Certificate III / IV19.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.7%

Postgraduate degree2.8%

Certificate I / II2.8%

Field of qualification

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Engineering & related at 17%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Health (16%).

Engineering & related15.1%

Management & commerce15.1%

Health14.2%

Education12.3%

Natural & physical sciences8.5%

Architecture & building8.5%

Society & culture6.6%

Creative arts6.6%

Agriculture & environment2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$465▲ +19.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$822▲ +12.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$982▲ +14.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.9%

Household income distribution

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by Under $650 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

$650–$1,49935.8%

Under $65027.2%

$1,500–$2,99912.3%

$4,000 or more4.9%

Personal income distribution

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Under $650 at 65%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $1,500–$2,999 (9%).

Under $65057.2%

$650–$1,49919.3%

$1,500–$2,9997.8%

$3,000 or more4.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.9%People with a mental health condition9.3%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is None at 55%, followed by One condition (31%) and Two conditions (9%).

None48.4%

One condition26.9%

Two conditions7.7%

Three or more4.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Arthritis at 34%, followed by Mental health (14%) and Other condition (13%).

Arthritis22.0%

Mental health9.3%

Other condition8.2%

Asthma6.6%

Heart disease6.6%

Cancer5.5%

Diabetes4.4%

Lung condition2.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers28.3%People providing unpaid care14.5%People caring for children unpaid10.2%People who served in the Defence Force8.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework33.7%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8▼ -14.3%since 2011 One-parent families4.8%People living alone38.3%▲ +10.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Couples without children at 76%, followed by Couples with children (19%) and One-parent families (5%).

Couples without children76%
Couples with children19%
One-parent families5%

Household size

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is 2 people at 51%, followed by 1 person (40%) and 3 people (5%).

2 people48.1%

1 person38.3%

3 people4.9%

4 people3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +275.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,105▲ +2.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting4.9%Homes owned outright67.9%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms51.9%▼ -19.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Owned outright at 73%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (21%) and Rented (5%).

Owned outright73%
Owned with a mortgage21%
Rented5%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 1 bedroom (13%).

3 bedrooms37.0%

2 bedrooms32.1%

1 bedroom12.3%

5 or more11.1%

4 bedrooms3.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 100%.

$1,000–$1,79925.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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

Motor vehicles per home

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles41.8%

1 vehicle31.6%

3 vehicles15.2%

4 or more7.6%

How people get to work

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (22%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)45.5%

Worked at home14.5%

Walked5.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.3%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate12.1%Labour-force participation34.9%Employed full-time30.9%

Industries people work in

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 29%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (20%) and Health care & social assistance (20%).

Accommodation & food18.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing12.7%

Health care & social assistance12.7%

Wholesale trade7.3%

Arts & recreation7.3%

Construction5.5%

Occupations people work in

In Dolphin Sands, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Labourers (26%) and Managers (19%).

Professionals21.8%

Labourers21.8%

Managers16.4%

Community & personal service9.1%

Technicians & trades5.5%

Clerical & administrative5.5%

Machinery operators & drivers5.5%

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👥 Demographics & Identity