Duffy Postcode
Australian Capital Territory
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Duffy Compares
Duffy vs the ACT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Duffy | ACT avg | AU avg | Greater Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,593 ≈ACT | $2,444 | $1,836 | $2,445 |
| Rent/wk | $445 ≈ACT | $446 | $390 | $447 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,476 +ACT | $2,115 | $1,958 | $2,115 |
| Median age | 39 | 37.5 | 45.0 | 37.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 ≈ACT | 10.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ≈ACT | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the ACT average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Duffy is a locality 11 km from Canberra in Australian Capital Territory, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2611. It falls within the Australian Capital Territory region. The local government area is Unincorporated ACT.
According to the 2021 Census, Duffy has a population of 3,395 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $2,593, close to the ACT average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. The Indigenous population is 72 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Duffy includes a median weekly rent of $445, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,476, with 1,231 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the ACT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Duffy scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Duffy is served by Duffy Primary School.
Duffy is part of the Uriarra - Namadgi statistical area in Australian Capital Territory.
Duffy Details
| Postcode | 2611 |
| State | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,395 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,593/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,251/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $445 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,476 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1214/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,231 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 72 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -35.337 |
| Longitude | 149.035 |
| Distance from Canberra | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Australian Capital Territory |
| Area (SA3) | Uriarra - Namadgi |
| Local Government | Unincorporated ACT |
| Federal Electorate | Bean |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 657 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 423 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 840 (24.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 908 (26.7%) |
| 65+ years | 569 (16.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 314 (9.2%) |
| Arthritis | 305 (9.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 132 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 117 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 99 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 56 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 15 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 41 (3.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 391 (32.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 531 (43.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 250 (20.6%) |
Schools in Duffy
Suburbs Near Duffy
Same Postcode (2611)
More Duffy Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.