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NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Duffys Forest, 2084
Est. population · Jun 2025
402
Growth (1 yr)
-1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
-6.5%
Median age
43
Median income
$4,250/wk
Employment rate
62%
Languages at home
10.8%non-English
Most common: Italian, Arabic, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Duffys Forest is a practical smaller community in Northern Beaches Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Buses make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Duffys Forest snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
402
-1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#208
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
22nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
2nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
92nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 52.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1865th in Australia
- State rank
- 542nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #208 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #398 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
402(June 2025)
-1.0% annual · -6.5% over 5 years · 2th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -1.0%
- 5-year growth
- -6.5%
- Change in 1 year
- -4
- Change in 5 years
- -28
- Growth rank in NSW
- 2th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~400), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 509
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $4,250
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 161
- Median monthly mortgage
- $6,134
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 151 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 17
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 102 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.8%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault8
- Fraud9
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment10
- Malicious Damage To Property13
- Other Offences25
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,134
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 92th
School list
- A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 962 · 30th percentile · LBOTE 96% · 78 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Sydney Japanese International SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1137 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 92% · 190 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Northern Beaches Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1134 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 1,228 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
41 public transport stops in this suburb
- Booralie Rd Before Thuddungra Rd
- Booralie Rd Opp Eurabba Rd
- NSW Gun Club, Booralie Rd
- Thuddungra Rd Opp Alexander Primary School
- Thuddungra Rd Opp Joalah Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
113 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 sports centres · 77 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 41 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 81 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(4)
- Alexander Primary SchoolSchool
- Northern Beaches Christian SchoolSchool
- Sydney Japanese SchoolSchool
- Townhall
Sport & outdoors(81)
- Terrey Hills Golf & Country ClubGolf course
116 Booralie Road
- Community Sports CentreSports centre
- New South Wales Gun ClubSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (77)
Transport(17)
17 bus stops
Other(5)
- Duffys Forest Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
Anembo Road, Duffys Forest
- Garden
- Marendale Boarding KennelsGuest House
- Parking (7)
- Track
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Wyvern Private Hospital (3.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses6 KILLAWARRA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development376 JOALAH ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
2025· 5 proposals
September 2025
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Shed; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool; Supporting Development139 BOORALIE ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Carport; Tennis courts; Swimming pool6 KILLAWARRA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 KILLAWARRA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation374 JOALAH ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Animal boarding or training establishment394 WYONG ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting DevelopmentLot 1 Weemala Road Duffys Forest NSW 2084Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 JOALAH ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool139 BOORALIE ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Withdrawn
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation374 JOALAH ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting DevelopmentWEEMALA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Withdrawn
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 NAMBA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation374 JOALAH ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 BIBBENLUKE AVENUE DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 79 DP 752017 - Pt 79 Kumarna St Duffys ForestWithdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure149 BOORALIE ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 NAMBA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 ANEMBO ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
- OtherWEEMALA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
May 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs368 JOALAH ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
March 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 ANEMBO ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development3 NAMBA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
2022· 11 proposals
December 2022
- Demolition; Subdivision of land; Emergency services facility and bush fire hazard reduction; Garages, carports and car parking spaces9 ANEMBO ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
- Other; Change of use13 BIRRAMAL ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
November 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Earthworks / change in levels11 NAMBA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
October 2022
- Other13 BIRRAMAL ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Withdrawn
September 2022
- Demolition; Subdivision of land; Emergency services facility and bush fire hazard reduction; Garages, carports and car parking spaces9 ANEMBO ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
- Demolition; Shed1 BIBBENLUKE AVENUE DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
- Other13 BIRRAMAL ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed385 WYONG ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
July 2022
- Change of use1 Weemala Road, Duffys ForestWithdrawn
June 2022
- Shed129 BOORALIE ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling88 Eurabba Rd Duffys Forest 2084 [Lot 88/DP752017]Determined
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development4 THE GREENWAY DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
- DwellingLot 88 Eurabba Road Duffys ForestWithdrawn
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Earthworks / change in levels; Garages, carports and car parking spaces6 GUWARA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Deferred Commencement
June 2021
- Dwelling1 NAMBA ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
May 2021
- Subdivision of land1 BIBBENLUKE AVENUE DUFFYS FOREST 2084Withdrawn
2020· 1 proposal
November 2020
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Signage; Change of use129 BOORALIE ROAD DUFFYS FOREST 2084Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Waratah Park13 Namba Road, Duffys ForestSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
- Member of Parliament
- Sophie SCAMPS (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,339
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 53.7%Labor 46.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.4 km away).
Coalition 57.3%Labor 42.7%
3.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +42.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Terrey HillsLabor 38.6% · Coalition 61.4% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Belrose NorthLabor 39.9% · Coalition 60.1% TPP (2025)6.4 km away
- DavidsonLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)7.3 km away
- BelroseLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
- Frenchs Forest NorthLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)7.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Northern Beaches Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.