Clarence

The area is far older than most, with 29.5% of people aged 65 and over and children under 15 making up only 10.5% of the population. About 5.0% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (8.0%) than the rest of the country. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Nearly 40% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.0%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, only 36.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,791, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas, the percentage of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 38.0% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, with 11.0% of residents reporting one.

More people provide unpaid care here (13.7%) than in most areas, and 4.0% have served in the Defence Force. However, volunteering rates are much lower than the national average.

First Nations residents in Clarence have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the state and national figures. This group is also much younger, with a typical age of 14.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (58.3%) or couples without children (37.2%). One-parent families and people living alone are both less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, all of which are separate dwellings. A huge 51.3% of homes are owned outright, and no one in the area is renting.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with 60.0% of workers driving to work and every single home owning at least one vehicle. While there are a high number of public transport stops per person, no one uses them to commute.

The community is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national figures.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work (54.3%) is lower than the national average. Common industries include public administration and transport.

Clarence is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.