Duckenfield

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49 and 27.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most of the 92 residents were born in Australia, and only 4.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of residents using another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 65.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 33.7% have no religion, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.7% having completed Year 12.

Household incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,343, well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high, with 14.1% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 29.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national average. However, there were no volunteers recorded in the area.

First Nations people make up 4.3% of the population, with a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure for this group.

One-parent families are more common here than in most areas at 16.9%. About 27.3% of people live alone, slightly above the state average.

Housing is dominated by large, owner-occupied homes, as 100% of dwellings are separate houses and 63.6% are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent; every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. There are no public transport stops within the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 48.8%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include healthcare and construction.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.