# Clandulla

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Mid-Western Regional › 2848, NSW

Area: 71 km²

Tucked away in the Mid-Western Regional area, Clandulla is a sparsely populated rural community of 186 people. It is a place of significant contrasts, where a strong First Nations presence and an older typical age of 50 create a distinct social character. The area is predominantly residential and car-dependent, with most people living in detached houses. A high proportion of residents are retirees or people managing long-term health conditions, contributing to a slower pace of life in this New South Wales landscape.

## Demographics & Identity

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 186 | -11.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 50 yrs | +13.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 9.1% | +49.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 29.6% | +26.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.7% | -11.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.3% | +32.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 29.6%, Older adults (45–64) 21.5%, Children (0–14) 17.7%, Young adults (25–44) 14.5%, Youth (15–24) 11.8%

**Marital status** — Married 45.9%, Never married 34.2%, Divorced 12.3%, Widowed 2.7%, Separated 2.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 9.1% | -28.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 74.7%, England 4.8%

**Ancestry** — Australian 40.9%, English 34.4%, Irish 13.4%, Scottish 8.6%, German 3.2%, Chinese 2.2%, Italian 1.6%

## Language

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.8% | +33.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 85.5%

## Religion

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 33.3% | +101.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 54.3%, No religion 33.3%, Not stated 10.8%

## Education & Qualifications

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 25.7% | +2.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 3.4% | -2.4% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 35.7%, Year 12 25.7%, Year 9 or below 18.6%, Year 11 12.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 38.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.8%, Bachelor degree 6.4%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 21.8%, Food, hospitality & personal services 11.5%, Management & commerce 7.7%, Architecture & building 6.4%, Society & culture 6.4%, Health 5.1%, Education 5.1%

## Income

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $446 | +20.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $900 | +14.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,050 | -26.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 3.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 10.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — Under $650 33.8%, $650–$1,499 33.8%, $1,500–$2,999 13.2%, $4,000 or more 10.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 61.0%, $650–$1,499 19.9%, $3,000 or more 3.4%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 44.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 14.0% | +192.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 14.0%, Arthritis 11.8%, Mental health 11.8%, Diabetes 9.7%, Other condition 9.7%, Heart disease 5.9%, Stroke 3.8%, Cancer 1.6%, Lung condition 1.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 42.5%, One condition 34.9%, Two conditions 7.5%, Three or more 3.2%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.4% | -23.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 23.3% | +43.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 20.5% | +18.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 29.5% | -16.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 17 | — |
| First Nations median age | 21 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $474 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,125 | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | +4.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 19.9% | +29.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.5% | -7.9% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 45.6%, Couples without children 30.9%, One-parent families 19.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 47.1%, 1 person 26.5%, 3 people 14.7%, 5 people 11.8%, 4 people 8.8%, 6 or more 5.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | +47.1% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,372 | -14.2% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -30.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 17.6% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 63.2% | +34.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 72.1% | +3.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 63.2%, Rented 17.6%, Owned with a mortgage 11.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 47.1%, 4 bedrooms 25.0%, 2 bedrooms 16.2%, 1 bedroom 4.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 58.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 75.0%, $1,000–$1,799 62.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 22.2% | +93.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 10.75 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 86.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 7 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 41 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 60.0%, Worked at home 22.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 38.1%, 1 vehicle 25.4%, 3 vehicles 19.0%, 4 or more 11.1%

## Migration & Movement

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 31.1% | +20.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | -15.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 32.9% | -38.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 44.4% | -36.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Education & training 20.0%, Accommodation & food 15.6%, Health care & social assistance 13.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 8.9%, Mining 8.9%, Manufacturing 8.9%, Retail trade 8.9%, Other services 6.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 28.9%, Managers 20.0%, Professionals 17.8%, Sales workers 15.6%, Community & personal service 13.3%, Labourers 13.3%, Clerical & administrative 11.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.7%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 1.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 1.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 40.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 62.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 32.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.8% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10915/clandulla