Duramana

The community is notably older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 47 and 22.2% of people aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Duramana is predominantly Australian-born, with 85.5% born here and only 5.6% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are English (46.8%) and Australian (43.5%).

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the population. Only 4.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Over half the population (54.0%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.3% of the community, which is about the same as the state average but well below the national figure.

Residents are well qualified, with 23.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Over half (52.9%) of adults completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally high, with a typical personal weekly income of $904, which is a little above the national figure. Typical household incomes are also higher than most similar areas at $1,949 per week.

The community is in relatively good health, as no residents reported needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 26.2% of people, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Unpaid work is common here, with 33.0% of people caring for children and 29.4% doing significant housework, both figures well above the national average. About 14.1% of residents are volunteers.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. The typical age for this group is 73, which is far older than the New South Wales average of 23.

Homes are larger than average with 2.7 people per dwelling. Most are family homes, with 57.7% being couples with children and very few people (13.8%) living alone.

Every single home in Duramana is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 57.5% owned outright, while only 3.4% of households are renting, which is far below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and zero people commuting by public transport. About 21.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working life is common here, with 67.5% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents are managers or professionals, and 13.8% work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has no walkable amenities, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. This makes the community entirely car-dependent.