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Dayboro

10 km²

Dayboro is characterised by high household incomes and far fewer renters than most areas.

It also has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Dayboro, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,193▲ +83.7%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +11.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.1%People aged 65 and over15.0%Children under 1522.8%People in a de facto relationship10.1%▼ -37.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Dayboro, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)27.4%

Young adults (25–44)24.7%

Children (0–14)22.8%

Seniors (65+)15.0%

Youth (15–24)10.5%

Marital status

In Dayboro, the largest group is Married at 61%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (8%).

Married61%
Never married26%
Divorced8%
Separated3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Dayboro, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia79.3%

England7.3%

New Zealand1.7%

South Africa1.2%

India0.2%

Philippines0.1%

Ancestry

In Dayboro, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (31%) and Scottish (12%).

English47.2%

Australian40.9%

Scottish15.0%

Irish12.2%

German8.0%

Italian2.7%

Dutch2.5%

Filipino0.5%

Indian0.3%

Chinese0.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.6%

Language used at home

In Dayboro, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Cantonese (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only91.2%

Cantonese0.3%

Italian0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Religion

People with no religion48.7%

Religious affiliation

In Dayboro, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion52%
Christianity47%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1261.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher22.5%

Highest year of school

In Dayboro, the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1261.1%

Year 1020.9%

Year 116.9%

Year 9 or below5.5%

Highest qualification level

In Dayboro, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 38%, followed by Bachelor degree (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Certificate III / IV33.2%

Bachelor degree24.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.7%

Postgraduate degree4.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.2%

Certificate I / II2.0%

Field of qualification

In Dayboro, the largest group is Management & commerce at 21%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Society & culture (13%).

Management & commerce18.3%

Engineering & related16.1%

Society & culture11.4%

Health11.0%

Education9.7%

Architecture & building7.3%

Creative arts4.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.3%

Agriculture & environment3.0%

Information technology2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$926▲ +81.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,258▲ +160.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,493▲ +107.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week16.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week32.4%

Household income distribution

In Dayboro, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99928.4%

$650–$1,49919.7%

$4,000 or more16.8%

$3,000–$3,99915.6%

Under $65010.4%

Personal income distribution

In Dayboro, the largest group is Under $650 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (27%).

Under $65035.0%

$650–$1,49929.6%

$1,500–$2,99925.1%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.1%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities3.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Dayboro, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (7%).

None61.6%

One condition21.4%

Two conditions6.3%

Three or more2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Dayboro, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health9.8%

Arthritis9.1%

Other condition8.8%

Asthma8.1%

Cancer4.3%

Heart disease4.2%

Diabetes3.2%

Lung condition1.8%

Stroke0.3%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.3%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid33.8%People who served in the Defence Force7.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▲ +20.8%since 2011 One-parent families6.2%People living alone14.9%▼ -59.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Dayboro, the largest group is Couples with children at 66%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (6%).

Couples with children66%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families6%
Other families1%

Household size

In Dayboro, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 4 people (18%) and 1 person (15%).

2 people37.2%

4 people17.8%

1 person14.9%

3 people14.5%

5 people10.7%

6 or more4.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,095▲ +199.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -33.3%since 2011 Households renting9.4%Homes owned outright30.5%Separate (detached) houses96.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms92.8%▲ +51.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Dayboro, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 59%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (10%).

Owned with a mortgage59%
Owned outright31%
Rented10%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Dayboro, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Other dwelling (1%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Separate house97%
Other dwelling1%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Dayboro, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 3 bedrooms (32%) and 5 or more (15%).

4 bedrooms45.4%

3 bedrooms32.0%

5 or more15.4%

2 bedrooms4.4%

1 bedroom2.0%

Studio / none0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Dayboro, the largest group is $350–$549 at 64%, followed by $200–$349 (30%) and $550–$749 (6%).

$350–$54960.9%

$200–$34929.0%

$550–$7495.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Dayboro, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

$1,800–$2,99942.2%

$1,000–$1,79924.9%

$3,000 or more15.4%

Under $1,00011.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.7%▼ -87.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Dayboro, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 48%, followed by 3 vehicles (19%) and 1 vehicle (18%).

2 vehicles48.3%

3 vehicles18.7%

1 vehicle18.4%

4 or more13.4%

No vehicle1.7%

How people get to work

In Dayboro, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (21%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)58.4%

Worked at home17.7%

Car (passenger)3.4%

Walked1.8%

Train0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.3%Recent arrivals from overseas1.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.3%Labour-force participation66.6%Employed full-time58.8%

Industries people work in

In Dayboro, the largest group is Construction at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Education & training (11%).

Construction14.9%

Health care & social assistance12.8%

Education & training11.0%

Public administration & safety9.2%

Retail trade7.9%

Professional & technical6.7%

Manufacturing5.5%

Accommodation & food4.9%

Transport & warehousing4.9%

Other services4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Dayboro, the largest group is Professionals at 22%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Managers (14%).

Professionals21.6%

Technicians & trades15.6%

Managers14.3%

Community & personal service13.0%

Clerical & administrative12.8%

Sales workers8.6%

Labourers8.0%

Machinery operators & drivers4.8%

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