Docker, Victoria
| Docker Victoria |
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| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Population | 120 (2016)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3678 |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Oxley |
| State electorate(s) | Electoral district of Ovens Valley Distric |
| Federal Division(s) | Division of Wangaratta Rural City Council |
Docker is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on Wangaratta-Whitfield Road along the King River. At the 2016 census, Docker recorded a population of 120. [1]
History
In 1838, the Docker family settled in nearby Bontharambo Plains. [2] It is likely the town of Docker is named after this family.
Traditional Ownership
The formally recognised Traditional Owners for the northern area in which Docker sits are the Yorta Yorta People.[3] The Yorta Yorta People are represented by the Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation.[4]
The formally recognised Traditional Owners for the southern area in which Docker sits are the Taungurung People.[3] The Taungurung People are represented by the Taungurung Land and waters Council Aboriginal Corporation.[5]
Demographics
As of the 2016 census, 120 people resided in Docker. The median age of persons in Docker was 46 years. [1] There were more males than females with 51.3% of the population male and 48.7% female. [1] The average household size is 2.7 people per household. [1] 78.4% of people in Docker were born in Australia. [1] No people in Docker identified themselves as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the 2016 census. [1] The most common ancestries in Docker were English 31.6%, Australian 27.1%, Scottish 11.6%, Irish 11.0% and Italian 7.1%. [1]
Industry
The industry that employs the most people in Docker is the beef cattle farming industry (13.0% of people employed aged over 15 years are in this industry), followed by dairy cattle farming (10.9%).[1]
Reference List
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