Clandulla

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50 and nearly 30% of people aged 65 or over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 9.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (9.1%) compared to the state average of 29.3%. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.8% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian (54.3%). Those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 3.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 25.7% completing Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%.

Incomes are much lower than typical Australian areas, with a typical weekly household income of $900. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure of 25.2%.

Health challenges are common here; 44.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 14% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest levels for similar areas.

Caring for others is a significant part of local life, as 23.3% of people provide unpaid care, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 29.5% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in 68% of similar areas. This group is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 21, and earns a typical personal income of $474, which is lower than the national figure.

Family structures vary, with a high rate of one-parent families (19.9%) compared to the national figure of 14.1%. About 26.5% of residents live alone.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 63.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Rents are also much lower, with a typical weekly cost of $250.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. While there are some bus stops available, they are often a 41-minute walk from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 32.9% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 8.3% is much higher than the national figure of 5.1%.

Clandulla is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.