Duns Creek

The community has a strong First Nations presence, at 5.3%, which is a little above the national figure. While the typical resident is 42, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common religion, though 34.5% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

A higher proportion of adults here have a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Many residents hold certificates in engineering and health.

Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the state figure, and the area has a much higher share of high-earning households than most similar places.

About 30.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Many residents are active in their community, with a much higher rate of unpaid childcare and housework than the national average. There is also a notably higher number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations households in Duns Creek earn far more than the state and national typicals. The First Nations population here is also noticeably younger than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 66.8% of households are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 87.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 6.4% of households.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and the drive to the city takes over two hours.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health, education, and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are virtually no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.