Clergate

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 6.8% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. It is also a family-oriented community where 20.4% of residents are children under 15.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.2% born here and a far lower percentage of overseas-born residents compared to the rest of the state.

English is the only language used at home by 96.1% of residents, with no one reporting the use of another language, far below the national figure.

Religion is common here, with 63.6% of people identifying as Christians and a lower proportion of people with no religion than in most similar areas.

Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, but the percentage of people with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.

Typical weekly incomes for households and individuals are a little above the national figure, and 13.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.6% of the community. Long-term health conditions are also well above the state average.

This is a helpful community where 21.1% of people volunteer and 34.5% provide unpaid care for children, both of which are well above the national figures.

First Nations residents in the area are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 15 years, though typical personal incomes are among the lowest for similar areas.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and a high number of couples with children, who make up 65.3% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 45.7% of houses owned outright and very few people renting. Every single home in the area is a separate house.

The area is completely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one vehicle.

Residents are very settled, with only 17.5% moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

Employment is strong, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work, and many people finding jobs in construction, health, or education.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and almost no shops, parks or health services within a 15-minute walk.