Duck Ponds

The community is noticeably older than most, with typical residents aged 46. It has a strong First Nations presence at 11.3%, while the number of children under 15 is far below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is low here; the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure, standing at 19.7%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 21.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are lower than the national figure, with the usual weekly household income at $1,281 and typical personal weekly income at $634.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities.

Community participation is quite low, with volunteers at 9.8% and unpaid caregivers at 5.7%, both of which are well below the state and national figures.

The First Nations population is larger than in 75% of similar areas, with a typical personal income of $899 that is far above the national figure.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 31.6% of households, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in Duck Ponds is a separate house, and 47.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 6.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.4%, and there is no recorded unemployment in the area.

Recorded offences are higher than most areas, with particularly high rates of assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.