Middle Dural

Residents are noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 21.4% aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.7% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

The community has a strong connection to Europe, with English, Australian, and Italian being the most common ancestries. Around 23.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas.

English is the main language for 80.7% of residents, though 17.7% use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, with 63.2% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 28.6%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 66.3% of residents completing Year 12, a figure well above the national average. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 26.1% of adults.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with 47.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $3,067 is far above the state and national figures.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues are much lower than in most similar areas.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 29.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Volunteering is also more common than the state average at 16.9%.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is well below the national figure, their typical household income is far above the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per household. Couples with children make up 69.1% of families, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 91.6% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 54.5% of homes owned outright, though those with mortgages face typical monthly payments that are far above the national average.

The area is very car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. This is reflected in the workforce, where 38.5% work from home and very few use public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.7% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, with managers and professionals being the most common occupations. Construction is the largest industry for local workers.

The neighbourhood is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. Residents have very little access to groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.