Douglas Park

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.1% born here. Only 11.8% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of the population. While 5.3% use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 63.4% identifying as Christian. The 26.6% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are largely vocational, with 40.2% holding a Certificate III or IV. This helps explain why the 15.2% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average.

Household incomes are high, with 34.7% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas. The typical weekly family income of $2,407 is also a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.5% of residents, which is well above the state average. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid work is a major part of local life; 30.6% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly, which is well above the national figure. Caring for children is also more common than in most areas.

First Nations people make up about 4% of the population. While the unemployment rate is higher than most areas, the typical household income for First Nations families is far above the national figure.

Families tend to be large here, with 3.1 people per home, among the highest for its level. This is consistent with the fact that 65.5% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.3% of all homes. These are typically large, with 90.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Most residents rely on cars, as 51.5% drive to work and only 0.9% use public transport. Despite this, there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most similar areas.

The community is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very steady, with a low unemployment rate of 1.2%. Construction is the most common industry, employing 16.6% of the workforce.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.