Clarenza

The community is notably older, with 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over and a typical age of 49, which is far older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 15.0% of the population, well below the New South Wales average.

Clarenza is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.2% born in Australia. Only 5.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with 94.0% using it at home. Only 3.0% of residents use another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.8%. About 35.7% of people report no religion, which is a little above the New South Wales average.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion at 40.0%, far below the national figure of 58.8%. However, there is a high concentration of schools, with 12 located within 3 km.

Households here are generally well-off; 28.8% earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average. The typical weekly household income is $2,076, also a little above the state figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 18.3% providing unpaid care and 30.1% doing significant housework, both of which are well above state and national levels.

First Nations people make up 4.7% of the population. This community is notably young, with a typical age of 19, and a high 17.9% of First Nations people speak a traditional language.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Family units are common, as 56.5% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 91.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 46.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.5% of workers driving to work. Public transport use is almost non-existent, and most homes have two or more vehicles.

About 30.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.2% of the community.

Employment levels are strong, with 63.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%.

Clarenza is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 0.5. Most residents live far from basic amenities, with no one within a 15-minute walk of health services.