Dudley

Families are a major part of the community, as children under 15 make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, and the area has a larger population than about 82% of similar places.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 9.1% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English is the dominant ancestral background, followed by Scottish and Irish heritage.

English is the primary language for 93.8% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 52.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in school completion rates, with 63.1% of residents finishing Year 12.

Dudley is among the highest-earning areas at this level, with the typical weekly family income reaching $2,925. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the state average.

General health is slightly better than average, with a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (3.4%) compared to the state. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.9%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 38.2% of people caring for children, far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of families with children in the area.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.3% of the population. First Nations residents here have a typical personal income of $1,020, which is far above the national figure.

The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 64.7% of households. Because of this, homes are typically larger, with 2.7 people per dwelling.

Large homes are the norm, with 89.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most people own their homes, and 42.3% own theirs outright, far above the national average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 28.4% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. Very few people (0.2%) use public transport for their commute.

The community is relatively stable, as only 27.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.6% of the population.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work (65.8%). The local workforce is heavily concentrated in professional roles and the health care and social assistance industry.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services. This makes the suburb somewhat walkable but reliant on cars for most errands.