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Clifton

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A huge shift in residency has seen over half the people in Clifton move here in the last five years. This is a small, high-earning community of just 35 people with a notably professional feel. It is a place of extremes, where a lack of children and seniors contrasts with a very high number of couples in de facto relationships. The area is defined by its affluent residents, many of whom work from home and hold university degrees.

Clifton's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. There are no children under 15 or seniors over 65, while 39.3% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the state and national averages.

About 14.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the main language for 82.9% of the community. While 8.6% of people use another language at home—much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

About 42.9% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.1%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 77.1% of people completing Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%. Additionally, 32.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average.

Incomes are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,375, which is far above the national figure of $805. Typical weekly household incomes are also among the highest for similar areas at $2,583.

The community is in good health, with no one reporting a need for help with daily activities or a mental health condition. Only 25.7% have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

Unpaid care is a common feature here, with 20.6% of people providing unpaid care and 20.6% volunteering, both of which are well above the state average. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Family sizes are about the same as the state average, with 2.4 people per home. One-parent families make up 19.2% of households, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Housing costs are high, with typical weekly rents at $480 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $2,167. There are more people per bedroom (1.2) than in most other areas.

Working from home is very common at 45.5%, far above the national figure of 21%. While 100% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, no one currently uses it to commute.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 58.3% of residents having moved here in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Adults are more likely to be working or looking for work (67.6%) than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is very high at 13.0%. Many residents work as professionals in fields like agriculture, construction, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with everyone living within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. However, no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.

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