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Dales Creek (L)

2 km²

Dales Creek (L) stands out for very few renters, with household incomes well above most areas.

It also has a modest population and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Dales Creek (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population403▲ +19.9%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▼ -13.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over11.7%Children under 1521.6%People in a de facto relationship14.0%▲ +21.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)31.5%

Young adults (25–44)27.3%

Children (0–14)21.6%

Seniors (65+)11.7%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (10%).

Married52%
Never married32%
Divorced10%
Separated5%
Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (5%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia81.4%

England4.2%

Philippines1.0%

Ancestry

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is English at 32%, followed by Australian (31%) and Irish (11%).

English38.7%

Australian37.7%

Irish13.4%

Scottish12.4%

Italian7.2%

German5.7%

Greek2.7%

Dutch2.0%

Filipino1.0%

Vietnamese0.7%

Language

People using another language at home2.5%

Language used at home

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Vietnamese (1%).

English only92.8%

Vietnamese0.7%

Religion

People with no religion56.3%

Religious affiliation

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is No religion at 62%, followed by Christianity (38%).

No religion62%
Christianity38%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher15.0%

Highest year of school

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (20%).

Year 1243.4%

Year 1020.5%

Year 1118.9%

Year 9 or below11.8%

Highest qualification level

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (24%) and Bachelor degree (16%).

Certificate III / IV42.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma21.5%

Bachelor degree14.4%

Postgraduate degree7.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.1%

Field of qualification

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related17.4%

Management & commerce13.3%

Society & culture11.8%

Health10.8%

Education9.7%

Architecture & building7.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.2%

Agriculture & environment5.6%

Creative arts1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$917▲ +71.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,966▲ +62.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,269▲ +48.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.3%

Household income distribution

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $3,000–$3,999 (12%).

$1,500–$2,99932.4%

$650–$1,49923.0%

$3,000–$3,9999.4%

$4,000 or more7.9%

Under $6505.8%

Personal income distribution

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65038.5%

$650–$1,49932.5%

$1,500–$2,99922.6%

$3,000 or more2.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.8%People with a mental health condition7.9%People needing help with daily activities4.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (7%).

None65.8%

One condition17.4%

Two conditions6.2%

Three or more3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Asthma at 21%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Mental health (16%).

Asthma10.4%

Arthritis8.4%

Mental health7.9%

Other condition7.9%

Diabetes4.0%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer2.7%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.1%People providing unpaid care13.7%People caring for children unpaid29.6%People who served in the Defence Force1.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▲ +8.0%since 2011 One-parent families8.3%People living alone22.3%▲ +0.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children68%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families8%

Household size

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is 2 people at 30%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 4 people (21%).

2 people30.2%

1 person22.3%

4 people20.9%

3 people15.8%

5 people8.6%

6 or more3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$271—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +15.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011 Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright18.7%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.7%▲ +0.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 78%, followed by Owned outright (20%) and Other tenure (2%).

Owned with a mortgage78%
Owned outright20%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms48.9%

4 bedrooms28.1%

2 bedrooms12.9%

5 or more5.8%

1 bedroom2.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (40%) and Under $1,000 (11%).

$1,800–$2,99940.8%

$1,000–$1,79936.9%

Under $1,00010.7%

$3,000 or more4.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.3%▲ +72.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 4 or more (19%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles43.9%

4 or more19.4%

3 vehicles18.7%

1 vehicle17.3%

No vehicle4.3%

How people get to work

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 86%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (2%).

Car (driver)73.0%

Worked at home10.4%

Car (passenger)1.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years21.4%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.4%Labour-force participation68.5%Employed full-time63.5%

Industries people work in

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Construction at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Manufacturing (8%).

Construction17.5%

Health care & social assistance14.2%

Manufacturing7.6%

Transport & warehousing7.6%

Education & training7.6%

Accommodation & food7.1%

Retail trade6.6%

Other services6.6%

Public administration & safety5.2%

Electricity, gas & water2.4%

Occupations people work in

In Dales Creek (L), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 27%, followed by Professionals (17%) and Machinery operators & drivers (13%).

Technicians & trades26.1%

Professionals16.6%

Machinery operators & drivers12.8%

Labourers10.4%

Community & personal service10.0%

Sales workers8.5%

Clerical & administrative8.1%

Managers5.2%

Nearby areas

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