Clarkson

Children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical age of 34 is much lower than in most other areas, though the proportion of seniors has risen to 9.1% since 2011.

The area is far more culturally diverse than the state average, with 42.5% of people born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 39.8%, followed by Australian at 25.7%.

About 20.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen by 4.4 points since 2011. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains a little below the national average.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, accounting for 46.7% of residents. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 18 points since 2011.

Year 12 completion is higher than most areas at 61.6%, and the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 18.5%. However, this is still well below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,761, which is about the same as the national figure. In recent years, there has been an increase in higher earners, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rising to 17.3%.

The community is relatively healthy, with only 4.0% of people needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than in most areas. Conversely, 10.2% of residents report a mental health condition, a figure higher than the state average.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 31.5% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. However, local volunteering is much lower than most areas at 10.4%.

The First Nations community is noticeably young, with a typical age of just 19. Unemployment is higher than most areas at 14.7%, and typical personal income is among the lowest for this level.

Families with children are common, with 56.3% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most other areas, making up 21.3% of homes.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in the state average, while only 15.7% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, with 6.5% of people commuting this way. However, the suburb remains car-dependent, with 40.7% of homes owning two vehicles.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas fell significantly since 2011, dropping to 8.6%.

Working or looking for work is very common here, at 69.9%, which is well above the national figure. The local workforce is largely employed in health care and social assistance, construction, and retail.

The suburb has a moderate level of access to resources, scoring 6 out of 10. While population growth since 2021 has been much higher than most areas, its overall advantage score remains below the national average.

The area is quite warm, with average maximum temperatures higher than most areas. It also receives 634mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, the suburb is less convenient for errands, as far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services compared to the state average.