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Durran Durra
88 km²
A population of just 114 people makes Durran Durra a sparsely populated rural area. It is a community of contrasts, where a high number of children under 15 and a significant senior population live side by side. The area is quite affluent with typical incomes above the national figure and a high proportion of university-qualified adults. Most residents live in detached houses and rely entirely on cars to get around.
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The area has a split age profile, with children under 15 making up 28.9% of the population—far above the national figure—while 22.8% are seniors. The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Australian average of 38.
Most residents were born in Australia (86.0%), and the population is far less diverse than the state or national average. Those born overseas make up 10.5% of the community.
English is the primary language for 91.2% of the population. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
More than half the population (57.9%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Residents are well-qualified, with 31.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of professionals and managers in the local workforce.
The community is relatively prosperous, with a typical family income of $2,374 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. 14.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure much higher than most areas.
While mental health conditions are much lower than most areas, 7.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported.
Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 41.4% of people caring for children—far above the national figure. Volunteers make up 32.2% of the population, and 6.8% have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations people are not represented in the general population count, though the very few present have a typical personal income of $1,124, which is far above the national figure.
Families with children are common, making up 55.8% of households. This helps explain why people per home (2.6) is higher than in most other areas.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 52.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. However, 60.5% of homes have fewer than three bedrooms, well below the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%. The workforce is spread across agriculture, food services, and public administration, with 23.1% of residents working from home.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.
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