Clayton - Central

The area is far younger than the state and national average, with 44% of residents being young adults aged 25 to 44. Children under 15 and seniors make up a much smaller share of the population than in most other areas.

This is a diverse community where 67.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Indian, and English.

About 67.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in the high number of people who speak little or no English, standing at 10.7%.

Religious affiliation is varied, with Hinduism (17.4%) and Buddhism (6.6%) being significant. A smaller share of the population identifies as having no religion compared to most other areas.

The community is very well qualified, with 44.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the high rate of Year 12 completion, which is far above the state average.

Typical personal and family incomes are a little below the national figure. While a fair number of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the proportion of high earners is much lower than in most areas.

Residents generally report good health, with a far lower rate of long-term health conditions (16.7%) and mental health conditions (5.5%) compared to the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in other areas, with fewer people providing unpaid care or volunteering. The rate of people caring for children unpaid is also far below the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, with 34 people. This group has a higher Year 12 completion rate than most areas, though the unemployment rate is much higher.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. More than half of households are couples with children, while fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Rental properties are very common, with 56% of households renting. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most frequent dwelling type, while separate houses are much less common than in most areas.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and 13% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport routes and frequent departures.

The population is highly mobile, with nearly 60% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 39.5% of the community, a figure far above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, retail, and professional services.

The area has seen massive growth, with the population rising by 26.1% since 2021. It is a major business hub with 1,776 businesses, and it ranks highly for education and job skills.

The area experiences higher annual rainfall than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 20.0 degrees.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.