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Durack
4 km²
Nearly half of the residents in Durack were born overseas, making it one of the most culturally diverse areas in its category. The community is a mix of families and seniors, with a notably high proportion of people aged 65 and over compared to the national figure. Many residents speak a language other than English at home, reflecting a strong Vietnamese presence. It is a residential hub where most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and public transport.
19 schools within reach make Durack convenient for families.
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The area is a bit older than most, with 21.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. It also has a higher than usual number of children under 15, at 18.5%.
Almost half of the population (47.0%) was born overseas, a figure far above the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Vietnamese, and Australian.
Language diversity is very high, with 49.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%, and 12.9% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is higher than in many other areas; only 25.7% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 43.2%.
Year 12 completion is 56.5%, which is about the same as the state average. While 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with the usual weekly household income at $1,264 compared to $1,746 across Australia. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
The community has a higher need for support, with 8.1% of people requiring help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure of 5.8%.
Participation in unpaid work is lower than in most areas, with only 11.0% of people volunteering compared to the national figure of 14.1%.
There are 212 First Nations people in the area. Those in this group are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29 compared to 24 across Australia.
Homes here are more likely to be crowded, with 2.6 people per home. There is also a much higher proportion of people living alone (31.7%) and one-parent families (17.9%) than in most areas.
Renters make up 33.1% of the market, and the typical weekly rent is $350. Separate houses are less common here than in most Australian areas, with 67.8% of homes being detached.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 4.7% commuting by transit. About 11.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure of 7.4%.
The area has seen significant movement, with 37.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.7% of the population.
The unemployment rate is 9.0%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 52.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.
The area is very accessible, with 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.1% within 15 minutes of a park.