Clarendon

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with 22% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up only 15% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.8% of people. Only 2.9% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents (56.8%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 19 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the South Australian average. This trend has grown as the share of graduates rose 6.5 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $2,020, which is well above the state figure. High earners are common here, with 27.9% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, up 15 points since 2011.

While long-term health conditions are a little more common than the national average, people needing help with daily activities are much lower than most areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 26.8% volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is very small, consisting of just 5 people. Their typical personal income is far above the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and a very low number of people living alone. One-parent families are also well below the national average.

The housing stock is almost entirely detached houses, and 47.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 85.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential here, as 0.3% of homes have no vehicle and public transport use is very low. Only 1% of people commute by public transport, and the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The population is very stable, with only 22.4% moving in the last five years—far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most areas.

A higher number of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 3.3%.

Clarendon is an area of high advantage, ranking in the top 20% of all areas. It has high scores for access to resources and job skills.

The climate is cooler than most of the state, with an average maximum temperature of 20.5 degrees and annual rainfall that is far above the South Australian average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, partly due to the steep terrain.