Dural - Kenthurst - Wisemans Ferry

The community is noticeably older than most, with a typical age of 44 and 20.0% of people aged 65 and over. It is also among the largest areas at this level, having grown by 11% to reach 22,479 people since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (73.1%), though 24.0% were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Italian.

English is the main language for 78.2% of the community. While 18.7% of people use another language at home, this is well below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 63.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 26.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 61.8% of residents completing Year 12 and a higher-than-average 26.6% holding a bachelor degree or more. This is reflected in the high number of schools and an advantage score much higher than most similar areas.

This is an exceptionally affluent area, where the typical family weekly income of $2,777 is well above the national figure. Household incomes have risen significantly since 2011, with 41.1% now earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 28.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Volunteering has fallen since 2011, though it remains slightly above the national figure at 15.6%.

First Nations people in the area have a much lower unemployment rate (2.9%) and a typical household income that is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are typically large and full, with 3.2 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children (68.8%). Very few people live alone, at just 14.4%.

The area is dominated by detached houses (90.9%), with 87.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 43.8% of residents own their home outright.

The community is heavily car-dependent, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. However, 36.6% of the workforce now work from home, a massive increase from 10.8% in 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Construction is the most common industry (16.4%), and the area has a low unemployment rate of 3.2%. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

The area ranks exceptionally high for overall advantage, scoring 9 out of 10. It is among the top areas for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The region is quite rainy, with an average annual rainfall of 1,172mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.4. Most homes are far from basic services, with only 3.9% within a 15-minute walk of health services.