Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Duffy

3 km²

Duffy is characterised by fewer residents than most areas and well-off households.

Beyond that, it has a highly educated population and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Duffy, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,395▲ +4.8%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.1%People aged 65 and over16.5%Children under 1519.5%People in a de facto relationship12.2%▲ +19.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Duffy, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)26.8%

Young adults (25–44)24.5%

Children (0–14)19.5%

Seniors (65+)16.5%

Youth (15–24)12.5%

Marital status

In Duffy, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (8%).

Married50%
Never married35%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Duffy, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (5%) and India (2%).

Australia76.6%

England4.2%

India1.5%

New Zealand1.2%

China0.7%

Philippines0.5%

South Africa0.4%

Nepal0.4%

Vietnam0.1%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Duffy, the largest group is Australian at 33%, followed by English (32%) and Irish (11%).

Australian38.8%

English38.2%

Irish13.5%

Scottish12.3%

German5.4%

Italian3.2%

Chinese2.2%

Dutch2.0%

Indian1.9%

Filipino0.7%

Language

People using another language at home14.6%

Language used at home

In Duffy, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only82.3%

Mandarin1.0%

Italian0.8%

Punjabi0.3%

Vietnamese0.3%

Arabic0.2%

Greek0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion49.7%

Religious affiliation

In Duffy, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (43%) and Islam (2%).

No religion52%
Christianity43%
Islam2%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1277.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher44.0%

Highest year of school

In Duffy, the largest group is Year 12 at 80%, followed by Year 10 (11%) and Year 9 or below (5%).

Year 1277.7%

Year 1011.0%

Year 9 or below4.4%

Year 113.5%

Highest qualification level

In Duffy, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 37%, followed by Postgraduate degree (20%) and Certificate III / IV (17%).

Bachelor degree33.5%

Postgraduate degree18.7%

Certificate III / IV15.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate8.0%

Certificate I / II1.8%

Field of qualification

In Duffy, the largest group is Society & culture at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (21%) and Engineering & related (10%).

Society & culture21.0%

Management & commerce19.5%

Engineering & related9.2%

Health8.4%

Education7.7%

Natural & physical sciences6.9%

Information technology5.4%

Architecture & building4.7%

Creative arts4.1%

Agriculture & environment3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,251▲ +29.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,593▲ +32.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,099▲ +34.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week26.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week41.2%

Household income distribution

In Duffy, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $4,000 or more (30%) and $650–$1,499 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99930.1%

$4,000 or more28.4%

$650–$1,49916.2%

$3,000–$3,99912.8%

Under $6507.6%

Personal income distribution

In Duffy, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $650–$1,499 (28%).

$1,500–$2,99930.8%

Under $65028.7%

$650–$1,49926.9%

$3,000 or more10.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.4%People with a mental health condition9.0%People needing help with daily activities4.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Duffy, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None65.3%

One condition20.9%

Two conditions6.3%

Three or more2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Duffy, the largest group is Asthma at 19%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Asthma9.2%

Other condition9.1%

Mental health9.0%

Arthritis9.0%

Heart disease3.9%

Diabetes3.4%

Cancer2.9%

Lung condition1.6%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.7%People providing unpaid care14.4%People caring for children unpaid30.2%People who served in the Defence Force5.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.5%People living alone20.4%▼ -3.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Duffy, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Duffy, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (20%) and 4 people (20%).

2 people32.7%

1 person20.4%

4 people20.1%

3 people18.0%

5 people6.7%

6 or more2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$445▲ +11.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,476▲ +14.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting18.7%Homes owned outright36.5%Separate (detached) houses87.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms90.1%▼ -3.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Duffy, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (19%).

Owned with a mortgage43%
Owned outright37%
Rented19%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Duffy, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house88%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment4%

Bedrooms per home

In Duffy, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 3 bedrooms (40%) and 5 or more (10%).

4 bedrooms40.9%

3 bedrooms39.1%

5 or more10.1%

2 bedrooms6.7%

1 bedroom1.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Duffy, the largest group is $350–$549 at 29%, followed by $550–$749 (27%) and Under $200 (24%).

$350–$54925.7%

$550–$74924.3%

Under $20021.3%

$200–$34912.2%

$750 or more5.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Duffy, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $3,000 or more (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).

$1,800–$2,99939.9%

$3,000 or more30.5%

$1,000–$1,79917.1%

Under $1,0009.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.4%▲ +2.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Duffy, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles43.6%

1 vehicle32.1%

3 vehicles13.2%

4 or more7.3%

No vehicle3.4%

How people get to work

In Duffy, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)61.6%

Worked at home13.0%

Car (passenger)5.2%

Bus3.0%

Bicycle2.3%

Walked0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.3%Recent arrivals from overseas8.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation66.5%Employed full-time65.0%

Industries people work in

In Duffy, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 33%, followed by Professional & technical (12%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Public administration & safety32.2%

Professional & technical11.5%

Health care & social assistance11.0%

Education & training9.5%

Construction7.6%

Retail trade5.9%

Accommodation & food4.9%

Other services2.9%

Administrative & support2.3%

Arts & recreation2.0%

Occupations people work in

In Duffy, the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (22%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Professionals32.0%

Managers21.5%

Clerical & administrative15.0%

Technicians & trades9.3%

Community & personal service9.1%

Sales workers5.6%

Labourers4.2%

Machinery operators & drivers1.8%

Areas within Duffy

Duffy Block 1 Duffy Block 2 Duffy Block 3 Duffy Block 4 Duffy Block 5 Duffy Block 6 Duffy Block 7 Duffy Block 8 Duffy Block 9 Duffy Block 10

Nearby areas

Wright Rivett Holder Coombs Stirling Chapman Weston Molonglo

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