Clarence Town

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most regions, at 8.7%. It is also a young community, with children under 15 making up 21.1% of the population, and more people in de facto relationships than the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the New South Wales average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the dominant language, with 95% of people using it at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people who use another language.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.4%, which is far above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.7%.

The community has far fewer residents with a bachelor degree or Year 12 completion compared to the state average. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and the only local school is a government primary school.

Household incomes are generally higher than in most similar areas. Typical weekly household income is $1,934, which is a little above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, at 12.1%. Long-term health conditions are also well above the state and national averages.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much more common here than in most areas. There is also a significantly higher number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical personal income a little above the national figure. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 6.9%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and the fact that far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 98.1% of homes being detached. Large homes with three or more bedrooms are far more common than in the rest of the state, and renting is very uncommon at just 9.3%.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, which helps explain the high drive time to the city.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 39.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More people are employed full-time here than in most similar areas. Construction, healthcare, and manufacturing are the main industries for the local workforce.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, schools, or groceries.