Durras North

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 59 and very few children under 15. It also has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are common here. While 14% of residents were born overseas—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national figure.

About 10% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in similar areas, although still far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 44% identifying as Christian and 28% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 36.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average.

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the national figures.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 36% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 31.9%, far above the national average. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age of those residents is 65, which is far older than the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with typically 2.1 people per dwelling. Half of all households are couples without children.

Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $190, which is far below the state and national averages.

Residents rely almost entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in accommodation and food services.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.