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Dungog

6 km²

Dungog is characterised by a slightly larger population than usual, a somewhat older age profile and household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 Dungog, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,169▲ +105.4%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +38.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population9.5%People aged 65 and over30.7%Children under 1516.5%People in a de facto relationship12.6%▲ +32.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Dungog, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)30.7%

Older adults (45–64)25.9%

Young adults (25–44)17.2%

Children (0–14)16.5%

Youth (15–24)10.3%

Marital status

In Dungog, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (12%).

Married42%
Never married33%
Divorced12%
Widowed10%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dungog, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (0%).

Australia90.8%

England1.6%

New Zealand0.3%

Philippines0.2%

Ancestry

In Dungog, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (38%) and Irish (10%).

Australian47.4%

English45.8%

Irish12.4%

Scottish9.1%

German4.3%

Italian0.9%

Dutch0.7%

Chinese0.4%

Greek0.2%

Indian0.1%

Language

People using another language at home0.7%

Language used at home

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

English only95.1%

Mandarin0.1%

Religion

People with no religion33.6%

Religious affiliation

In Dungog, the largest group is Christianity at 63%, followed by No religion (36%) and Other religions (0%).

Christianity63%
No religion36%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.8%

Highest year of school

In Dungog, the largest group is Year 10 at 42%, followed by Year 12 (34%) and Year 9 or below (18%).

Year 1039.0%

Year 1231.4%

Year 9 or below16.7%

Year 116.5%

Highest qualification level

In Dungog, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 53%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV42.6%

Bachelor degree15.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.8%

Postgraduate degree3.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In Dungog, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Health (15%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Engineering & related18.2%

Health12.3%

Management & commerce12.0%

Society & culture11.3%

Education9.3%

Architecture & building6.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.8%

Agriculture & environment2.9%

Natural & physical sciences2.7%

Creative arts2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$591▼ -9.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,076▼ -37.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,384▼ -21.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.2%

Household income distribution

In Dungog, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

$650–$1,49936.9%

Under $65024.6%

$1,500–$2,99922.2%

$3,000–$3,9994.3%

$4,000 or more3.9%

Personal income distribution

In Dungog, the largest group is Under $650 at 55%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (9%).

Under $65051.4%

$650–$1,49931.8%

$1,500–$2,9998.6%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition40.5%People with a mental health condition11.2%People needing help with daily activities10.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Dungog, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (12%).

None52.7%

One condition23.2%

Two conditions11.0%

Three or more6.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dungog, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis15.3%

Asthma11.5%

Mental health11.2%

Other condition9.6%

Diabetes8.4%

Heart disease7.1%

Cancer5.3%

Lung condition2.4%

Dementia2.1%

Stroke1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.4%People providing unpaid care14.2%People caring for children unpaid24.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -29.0%since 2011 One-parent families18.0%People living alone35.4%▲ +200.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Dungog, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children47%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In Dungog, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (35%) and 3 people (12%).

2 people35.7%

1 person35.4%

3 people11.7%

4 people10.0%

5 people5.2%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -35.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting25.5%Homes owned outright43.1%Separate (detached) houses93.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.3%▼ -18.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Dungog, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (26%).

Owned outright44%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Rented26%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Dungog, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Dungog, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

3 bedrooms49.3%

4 bedrooms22.2%

2 bedrooms20.7%

1 bedroom3.1%

5 or more2.7%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Dungog, the largest group is $200–$349 at 51%, followed by $350–$549 (34%) and Under $200 (15%).

$200–$34948.9%

$350–$54932.8%

Under $20014.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Dungog, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by Under $1,000 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (18%).

$1,000–$1,79943.2%

Under $1,00031.3%

$1,800–$2,99917.0%

$3,000 or more5.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.3%▲ +245.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Dungog, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 43%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle42.5%

2 vehicles35.0%

3 vehicles10.2%

4 or more6.7%

No vehicle5.3%

How people get to work

In Dungog, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)61.9%

Worked at home11.9%

Car (passenger)5.8%

Walked2.7%

Bicycle0.6%

Train0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.3%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation49.1%Employed full-time52.1%

Industries people work in

In Dungog, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Construction (12%).

Health care & social assistance14.3%

Retail trade12.3%

Construction11.3%

Education & training10.0%

Public administration & safety6.5%

Accommodation & food6.4%

Other services6.4%

Manufacturing4.8%

Transport & warehousing4.5%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Dungog, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Technicians & trades19.1%

Labourers15.0%

Community & personal service14.3%

Professionals11.9%

Machinery operators & drivers10.3%

Clerical & administrative10.0%

Managers9.7%

Sales workers8.4%

Nearby areas

Clarence Town (L)Gresford (L)Stroud (L)Paterson (L)Seaham (L)Brandy Hill (L)Wallalong (L)Karuah

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