Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest

71 km²

Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest is characterised by well-off households and mostly owner-occupied homes.

It's also marked by fewer residents than most areas and an ageing population.

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📍 Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,786▲ +7.1%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▲ +14.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over23.3%Children under 1517.8%People in a de facto relationship7.0%▲ +34.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Seniors (65+) (23%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)30.2%

Seniors (65+)23.3%

Children (0–14)17.8%

Young adults (25–44)16.3%

Youth (15–24)12.6%

Marital status

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (6%).

Married58%
Never married28%
Divorced6%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (8%) and South Africa (3%).

Australia74.8%

England7.1%

South Africa2.7%

New Zealand1.6%

China1.0%

Italy0.8%

Philippines0.3%

Vietnam0.3%

India0.2%

Ancestry

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (29%) and Scottish (10%).

English43.4%

Australian34.8%

Scottish12.2%

Irish12.2%

Italian5.2%

German4.8%

Chinese2.3%

Dutch1.8%

Greek1.6%

Indian0.2%

Language

People using another language at home9.4%

Language used at home

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only88.1%

Mandarin1.1%

Italian1.1%

Cantonese0.4%

Vietnamese0.3%

Greek0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion41.8%

Religious affiliation

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity54%
No religion44%
Buddhism1%
Judaism1%
Islam0%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1267.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher30.9%

Highest year of school

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Year 12 at 69%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 9 or below (6%).

Year 1267.0%

Year 1019.3%

Year 9 or below5.5%

Year 114.9%

Highest qualification level

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 36%, followed by Certificate III / IV (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Bachelor degree31.0%

Certificate III / IV23.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.2%

Postgraduate degree9.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.3%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Management & commerce at 26%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Society & culture (12%).

Management & commerce23.9%

Engineering & related14.8%

Society & culture11.2%

Health10.0%

Education8.2%

Architecture & building7.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Natural & physical sciences4.2%

Creative arts3.8%

Information technology3.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,010▲ +39.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,899▲ +48.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,178▲ +45.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week22.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week45.6%

Household income distribution

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (22%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$4,000 or more33.1%

$1,500–$2,99920.5%

$650–$1,49917.6%

$3,000–$3,99912.5%

Under $65010.4%

Personal income distribution

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Under $650 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65034.1%

$650–$1,49927.1%

$1,500–$2,99920.7%

$3,000 or more12.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.1%People with a mental health condition7.7%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None65.8%

One condition19.4%

Two conditions5.9%

Three or more3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Other condition (16%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis8.8%

Other condition8.0%

Mental health7.7%

Asthma7.0%

Heart disease5.3%

Diabetes3.9%

Cancer3.7%

Dementia1.6%

Lung condition1.6%

Stroke1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.5%People providing unpaid care11.9%People caring for children unpaid27.5%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.3%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▼ -3.2%since 2011 One-parent families6.6%People living alone15.2%▲ +22.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children68%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families7%
Other families0%

Household size

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 4 people (23%) and 1 person (15%).

2 people32.3%

4 people22.7%

1 person15.2%

3 people15.1%

5 people9.8%

6 or more5.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$610▲ +22.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,200▲ +8.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting15.1%Homes owned outright45.9%Separate (detached) houses88.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms88.4%▼ -0.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (15%).

Owned outright46%
Owned with a mortgage37%
Rented15%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Flat or apartment (6%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

Separate house88%
Flat or apartment6%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Other dwelling3%

Bedrooms per home

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 5 or more (25%).

4 bedrooms36.0%

3 bedrooms27.9%

5 or more24.5%

2 bedrooms6.6%

1 bedroom4.0%

Studio / none0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is $750 or more at 44%, followed by $550–$749 (22%) and $350–$549 (17%).

$750 or more43.6%

$550–$74922.1%

$350–$54916.6%

Under $2009.4%

$200–$3497.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 59%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (20%) and Under $1,000 (11%).

$3,000 or more54.0%

$1,800–$2,99917.8%

Under $1,00010.3%

$1,000–$1,7999.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.5%▼ -18.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (21%) and 3 vehicles (19%).

2 vehicles41.0%

1 vehicle20.8%

3 vehicles19.1%

4 or more17.3%

No vehicle1.5%

How people get to work

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Worked at home at 48%, followed by Car (driver) (45%) and Walked (3%).

Worked at home40.2%

Car (driver)37.8%

Walked2.3%

Car (passenger)2.1%

Bus0.8%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.2%Recent arrivals from overseas3.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.5%Labour-force participation59.7%Employed full-time53.6%

Industries people work in

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Construction at 13%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Professional & technical (12%).

Construction12.7%

Health care & social assistance12.0%

Professional & technical11.9%

Education & training9.9%

Retail trade9.1%

Finance & insurance5.4%

Other services5.1%

Accommodation & food4.9%

Manufacturing4.0%

Wholesale trade3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Managers (22%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals25.1%

Managers21.5%

Technicians & trades14.4%

Clerical & administrative12.7%

Sales workers8.6%

Community & personal service8.3%

Labourers5.3%

Machinery operators & drivers3.1%

Areas within Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest

Nearby areas

Belrose Bayview - Elanora Heights Turramurra St Ives Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls Cromer Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee

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