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Clifden
42 km²
A young and small population marks Clifden, where the typical resident is just 35 years old. This community is sparsely populated with only 27 people and has a very high proportion of First Nations residents. It is a place of large households and young families, with no residents aged 65 or over. The area feels distinctly rural, with high rates of recent arrivals and a total absence of nearby shops or services.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, and it has a very high First Nations population of 14.8%. Family arrangements are distinctive, with 19.0% of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Those with listed ancestries are predominantly English, Australian, Irish, and German.
English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the national and state averages for language diversity.
A large majority of residents report no religion, at 66.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Over half of residents have completed Year 12, although the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average at 14.3%. There are no schools within 3 km.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,100, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with a higher-than-usual proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week.
The community is very healthy, with only 14.8% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. No one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas, and no one in the community currently volunteers or provides unpaid care.
First Nations residents are much younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 12. Their typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the national figure.
Homes here are large, with 3.5 people per household, which is well above the national figure. This is driven by the fact that 70.4% of families are couples with children.
Typical weekly rent is $320, which is a little below the national figure. Monthly home-loan payments are typically $1,800.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is quite mobile, with 45.8% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.
The number of adults working or looking for work is 42.9%, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.
Clifden is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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