Calga

Families with children are very common here, as 21.6% of residents are under 15, well above the national figure. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the country.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 11.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 88.1% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, and none of the residents speak little or no English.

More than half the population identifies as Christian, while 33.6% report no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

Qualifications vary, but 22% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national figure. Many residents have certificates or diplomas, but only 39.6% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

The typical weekly family income is $2,562, which is a little above the national figure. However, only 6.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure well below the state average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 14.2% of residents, which is well above the national average. Other long-term health conditions are slightly less common than in the rest of the state.

Unpaid work is common, with 32.1% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. Volunteers are also more frequent here than in the state average.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $474, which is a little below the national figure, and the typical age of 35 is far older than the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Very few people live alone, and nearly 60% of households are couples with children.

Detached houses are the norm, making up 85.1% of homes, far above the national figure. Most people have a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are $2,485, which is well above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Working from home is less common here than in the rest of the state.

About 35.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

The local workforce is centered on construction, which accounts for 24.6% of jobs. While unemployment is very low at 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national figure.

Calga is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.