Duffys Forest

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

A quarter of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.6%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

While 10.4% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%. Very few people speak little or no English.

About 43.2% of people have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This is the second most common response after Christianity.

The community is highly qualified, with 36.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas at 75.5%.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $4,250 a week, which is far above the national figure of $1,746. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (21.8%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Volunteering is common, with 21.4% of people helping out, well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid childcare and doing housework compared to other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only zero people recorded. The First Nations residents who are present are far older than the national typical age.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and a very high proportion of couples with children (76.1%). Only 11.8% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 88.2% have three or more bedrooms. While 46.7% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $6,134, which is far above the state average.

Cars are essential as 0% of people commute by public transport, and every home has at least one vehicle. However, 46.1% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure.

About 34.4% of the population moved in the last five years. This is higher than most similar areas, though well below the New South Wales rate of 39.9%.

More adults are working or looking for work (64.7%) than in most other areas. Managers make up the largest occupation group at 30.7%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.8, far below the state average. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, no one can reach groceries or health services on foot.