Clemton Park

The area is notably older than most, with 26.4% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. This trend is reflected in the marital breakdown, where nearly half of the population is married.

Cultural diversity is very high, with 39.4% of people born overseas, far above the national average. Greek, Chinese, and Italian ancestries are particularly prominent here.

More than half of residents (52.6%) use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the state average. About 12.7% of people speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.

The community is more religious than most areas; only 17.2% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 61.1%.

A higher than usual number of residents have completed Year 12 or hold a degree, though the 19.5% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.

Typical family and household incomes are higher than most areas, with 26.1% of households earning over $3,000 a week. However, typical personal weekly income is well below the national figure.

A significant 8.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. Conversely, reports of mental health conditions are lower than most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than most areas, with fewer people caring for children or doing housework. Volunteers are also among the lowest at this level.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 46, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes here are larger than most, with 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group at 66.2%.

Most people live in separate houses, and 36.6% own their home outright. Mortgage payments are quite high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,400, well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 38.1%, far above the national average. While 14.6% of homes have no car, 100% of residents are within a short walk of public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

A much lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Those employed are most commonly found in health, education, and construction.

The area is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.