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Cawdor
28 km²
Life in Cawdor is defined by large family homes and a quiet, car-dependent pace. This small community of 430 people is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 44. It is a wealthy area where high incomes and spacious detached houses are common, though very few residents were born overseas. The neighbourhood feels settled and stable, with many people owning their homes outright and few moving in or out recently.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. There are far fewer children under 15 here than in most other areas, at just 13.5%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 12.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 40% and 38.4% respectively.
English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
A strong majority of residents are Christian, at 76.5%. Very few people report having no religion, which is among the lowest levels for similar areas and far below the national figure.
Qualifications are lower than the state average, with 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there is a high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to other similar areas.
Cawdor is a high-income area, with 36.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. The typical weekly household income is $2,399, which is well above the national figure.
Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most commonly reported condition at 9.3%.
Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than most other areas, with 15.1% doing so. Volunteering is also common, with 17.3% of people volunteering, well above the national figure.
The First Nations community is small, with 12 people. Those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the national average.
Homes here are large, typically holding 3.2 people, which is well above the national figure. The area is dominated by families, with 65.3% being couples with children.
Housing is almost entirely detached houses, with 95.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Many residents have no mortgage, as 45.9% own their homes outright, far above the state average.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Many households own four or more vehicles, and 27.3% of the workforce works from home.
The community is very stable, with only 25.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is very low at 1.3%, well below the national figure. Many residents work in construction (23.2%) or agriculture, forestry, and fishing (10.5%).
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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