Duncans Creek

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51. There is a strong First Nations presence, as 11.4% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state and national averages.

This is a community of Australian birth, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian (35.7%) and English (34.3%), followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the only language used at home, with 90% of the population speaking it exclusively. This is far below the state and national figures for people using another language at home.

Religion is common here, with 47.1% of people identifying as Christian. Another 38.6% report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 25% have completed Year 12, which is far below the New South Wales average of 58.9%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,375, which is well below the state and national figures. Typical personal weekly income is also much lower than most areas at $509.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.4% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than in the rest of the state, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is much less common here than in most areas. However, 13.6% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

One-parent families make up 17% of the community, which is a little above the national average. Most homes are occupied by couples, with 64.2% having children.

Every home in Duncans Creek is a separate house, and over half are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. There are no renters in the area, and monthly home loan payments are far below the state average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 25.8% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 77.4%, far above the state average. The local workforce is largely employed in agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, and there is currently no unemployment.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.