Claymore

The area is far younger than the state average, with 31.8% of people being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 31.1% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Indian.

Language diversity is high, with 34.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 20.6% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure. Christianity and Islam are the most prominent faiths.

Schooling levels are far below the state average, with only 44.1% of residents completing Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.1% of the population.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with the typical household earning $1,020 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 23.7% of residents, which is well below the national average. However, 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most areas.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 30.4% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is very low at 5.8%, among the lowest for its level.

The First Nations community is relatively large and very young, with a typical age of just 15. However, they face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 25.9%, far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, averaging 3.1 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 34.6% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.

Renting is the dominant tenure, with 70.6% of households renting, far above the national figure. While 86.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 1.5% are owned outright.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and 20.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is well-served by buses, with 17 stops and frequent departures.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.

Employment levels are much lower than most areas, with only 41.5% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 13.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents can walk to parks, schools, and groceries within 15 minutes. However, no one in the area has a health service within a 15-minute walk.