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South Durras
5 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines South Durras, where the typical resident is now 57. This small community of 319 people has seen its population shrink by 32% since 2011. It is a highly educated and affluent pocket of New South Wales, with a high proportion of residents owning their homes outright. The area has transitioned into a quiet retreat, with far fewer children and a significant increase in people identifying as having no religion.
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The community has aged rapidly since 2011, with the typical age jumping from 30 to 57. This shift is seen in the number of seniors, who now make up 32.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure.
While 80.9% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 13.8% since 2011. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian.
English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. Those using another language at home rose slightly to 3.8%, though this remains far below the New South Wales average.
A majority of residents now report no religion, at 50.2%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a sharp increase of 30 percentage points since 2011.
South Durras is highly qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and has risen 18 points since 2011.
Typical personal weekly income has risen by $272 since 2011 to reach $788. While 12.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 32.3% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.5%.
Volunteering is very common, with 27.7% of residents participating—a figure far above the national average. This high level of community spirit sits alongside a decrease in people providing unpaid care.
Homes are generally smaller, with an average of 2.1 people per dwelling. Couples without children make up the largest group at 55.8%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 97.2% of homes being detached. Home ownership is very high, as 55.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.
The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, though working from home rose to 16.6% since 2011.
About 33.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is 0.0%, among the lowest at this level. The workforce is spread across construction, education, and professional roles, though the proportion of full-time workers has fallen since 2011.
With a walkability score of 1.8, the area is very car-dependent. While most people can walk to a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or public transport.