Lower Duck Creek

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 54 and 22.2% of the population aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.8%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, placing the area far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 59.3%, while 37.0% of residents report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest in the region; no residents hold a bachelor degree or have completed Year 12, and half of the adults finished school at Year 10.

Weekly incomes are much lower than typical areas, with the typical personal income of $525 being well below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health figures are better than most areas, as 63% of residents have no long-term health conditions and no one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Local participation is very high, with 36.4% of people volunteering and 68.2% doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework per week, which is far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. About half of the households are couples without children, though one-parent families are slightly more common here than in most other areas.

Living spaces are crowded, with people per bedroom being well above the national figure. Monthly home-loan payments are far below the state average at $1,303.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

About 34.6% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is quite active, with 68.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.