Duncan

The typical resident is just 32, making the area far younger than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 25.4% of the population, which is well above the national average, while only 10.4% are seniors.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Dutch, or Scottish. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, though 9.0% of people use another language at home. This is much higher than in similar areas, despite being well below the state average.

A very high 64.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

A high 61.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and environment, matching the area's primary industry.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,017, which is well above the national figure. About 18.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a proportion much higher than most other areas.

The community is generally healthy, with only 25.4% reporting a long-term health condition. No residents reported needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 44.4% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people caring for children unpaid, at 40.7%.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical age for this group is 59, which is far older than the state and national figures.

Most households are couples with children (72.1%), which helps explain why people living alone (19.0%) are fewer than in most other areas.

Every home in Duncan is a separate house, and all have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $158, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops available. This is consistent with a very high 41.5% of the workforce working from home.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

The workforce is very active, with 81.5% of adults working or looking for work. More than half of the employed population works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.