Clarendon

First Nations people make up 11.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Children under 15 also make up a much higher share of the community at 22.4%, well above the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.4%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (10.9%) than the state average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the main language for 91.8% of people. While 8.2% of residents use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 65.3%. The share of people reporting no religion (30.6%) is much lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 27.8%, and the share of people who finished Year 12 (29.9%) is also far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is a little below the state average of $1,829. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with a typical weekly amount of $684.

The community is relatively healthy, with only 3.4% of people needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 29.3%, a little above the state average.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 33.6% of people caring for children, well above the national figure of 26.3%. However, the share of volunteers (7.6%) is among the lowest for its level.

First Nations households in the area have a typical income of $3,499, which is far above the New South Wales figure of $1,558. The typical age for First Nations residents is 28, noticeably older than the national average of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.6 people per home compared to the national average of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a high share of couples with children (53%).

Every home in the area is a separate house, a far higher share than the state average. While 37.1% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments ($2,109) are a little above the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Despite a high number of public transport stops per person, no one in the area commutes to work using public transport.

The community is quite stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

About 58% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state average. Common industries for local workers include arts and recreation, construction, and professional services.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.2. Residents are far less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools compared to the state average.