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Duncraig
8 km²
Wealthy households and a highly educated workforce set Duncraig apart from the rest of the state. This established community is noticeably older than the national average, yet it remains a popular place for families with a high proportion of children. The area is defined by its professional population and a strong trend toward home ownership, creating a stable, affluent suburb in the Joondalup region.
Duncraig's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 43 schools serve Duncraig.
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The typical resident is 42, making the community noticeably older than the state and national average. It is also a family-oriented area, as children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.
People born overseas make up 33% of the community, which is well above the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 44.4%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.
English is the primary language for 86.8% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 10.8%, which is far below the national average.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 46.8%, which is well above the national figure. This has been a significant trend, with the number rising 21 points since 2011.
Education levels are very high, with 34.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and 70.4% of residents have completed Year 12.
Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with 36.5% earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family earns $2,817 weekly, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.
Residents generally report good health, with only 4% needing help with daily activities. This is much lower than in most other areas.
Community spirit is high, with 19.8% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, particularly for children, where the rate is among the highest at this level.
The First Nations community is small, making up 0.6% of the population. Those identifying as First Nations have a Year 12 completion rate of 52.5%, which is far above the state average.
Family life is central here, as 66.9% of homes are couples with children. This helps explain why the area has 2.8 people per home, which is higher than the national average.
The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 91.8% of homes being detached. Home ownership is very high, as 41.2% of residents own their home outright.
Most people rely on cars, and only 2.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, public transport access is strong, with 99.1% of homes within a 10 minute walk of a stop.
The community is very stable, with only 30% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.
Professional and managerial roles are common, with 32% of the workforce in professional occupations. About 65.7% of adults are working or looking for work.
Duncraig is one of the most advantaged areas in the state, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is consistent with its high levels of education and wealth.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 671mm. Typical maximum temperatures are around 25.1 degrees, slightly lower than the state average.
The suburb is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15 minute walk of a park. However, only 54.6% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, which is below the state average.