Duranbah

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. It has a higher rate of de facto relationships than most areas, sitting well above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Irish ancestry are common, following Australian roots.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 42.9%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. The area is well-served by schools, with a very high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Incomes are generally high, with the typical personal weekly income of $885 being a little above the national figure. About 25.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is relatively healthy, with only 1.3% of people needing help with daily activities, a figure well below the state average of 5.8%.

Many residents contribute through unpaid work, with 14.6% providing unpaid care and 29.2% caring for children, both of which are higher than the national average.

First Nations residents in Duranbah have a typical personal income of $774, which is well above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 38, far older than the national average of 24.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, who make up 63.3% of the community.

Housing is dominated by large detached houses, with 89.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 48% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.3% of the population.

About 62.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Many residents work in education, agriculture, and construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.