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Douglas Park
6 km²
Large family homes are the hallmark of Douglas Park, where 93.5% of houses have three or more bedrooms. This is a prosperous community where the typical family earns $2,447 a week, well above the national figure. It has become significantly younger since 2011, with a higher than usual proportion of children under 15. The area is overwhelmingly residential and car-dependent, with a population of 1,092 people living in a landscape of detached houses.
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The community has grown slightly to 1,092 people and is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41. This shift is clear in the data, as the proportion of seniors fell by 9.4 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.7% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
English is the primary language for 88.9% of the population. While the number of people using another language at home rose to 4.9% since 2011, this remains far below the state and national averages.
Christianity is the most common faith at 61.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 27.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has seen a boost in qualifications since 2011, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 15.5%. Those who completed Year 12 also rose by 14 percentage points over the decade.
Incomes are very high here, with 36.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income of $2,329 is well above the national figure, reflecting a significant rise since 2011.
Residents are slightly less likely to need help with daily activities than most people in the state. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.9%, with arthritis being the most common.
Unpaid work is common, with 30.1% of people caring for children and 29.5% doing significant housework, both of which are well above the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household and a very low number of people living alone. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 65.4%.
The area consists almost entirely of detached houses, 95.6% of which are separate dwellings. Renting is very rare at just 6.5%, and 39.8% of homes are owned outright.
Car use is essential, as 98.5% of homes own at least one vehicle. Working from home is popular, with 23.8% of the workforce doing so, which is higher than the national average.
The population is very stable, as only 22.3% of residents moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.
The local job market is very strong, with a low unemployment rate of 1.4%. A higher than usual 63.9% of adults are working or looking for work, and many are employed in construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.