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Duckmaloi
32 km²
A significant number of residents have moved into Duckmaloi in the last five years, contributing to a small but distinct population of 44 people. This is a mature community where the typical resident is 51, though there are far more children under 15 than in most similar areas. The area is characterised by higher typical incomes and a strong spirit of volunteering, reflecting a professional and active population in a rural setting.
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The community is far older than the national figure, though 25% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the state average. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are far less common than in the rest of the state, with English, Australian, and Irish being the most frequent heritages.
English is the main language used at home for 90.9% of people, though 13.6% of residents use another language, which is much higher than in similar areas.
About 40.9% of people report no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 47.7%.
A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though far fewer residents completed Year 12 compared to the national figure.
Typical weekly incomes for families, households, and individuals are all much higher than in most similar areas and sit above the national figure.
While mental health conditions are well above the national average, no one in the community requires help with daily activities, which is much lower than in most areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 25% of people pitching in, a figure far above the state and national averages.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.
Most households are couples with children, and homes tend to be larger than usual with 2.6 people per dwelling.
Typical monthly home loan payments are much higher than in most similar areas, while weekly rents are well below the state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops and a very long drive time to the city.
The community has seen significant movement, with 41.2% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and while unemployment is non-existent, full-time employment is among the lowest for its level.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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