Clunes

The population is older than the state and national averages, with 18.1% being seniors. There are more children under 15 than usual, and a significantly higher number of people are in de facto relationships compared to the rest of Australia.

English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common. While 14.9% of people were born overseas—which is higher than in similar areas—this is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the main language for 87.2% of residents. Only 5.1% use another language at home, and no one in the community reported speaking little or no English, which is well below the national trend.

A striking 62.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average and among the highest for areas of this type.

The community is highly qualified, with 32.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the state and national figures. Around 22% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities than the state average.

Community participation is high, with volunteers making up 19.8% of the population—well above the national figure. More people here also provide unpaid housework and childcare than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is smaller than the state average, but those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are far more likely to speak a First Nations language than people across the country.

Homes here tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up 55.6% of families, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 82.6% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is well above the national figure, though typical rents are also among the highest for similar areas.

Car use is essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While public transport stops are more numerous than in similar areas, no one uses them to commute to work.

The community is quite mobile, with 40% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far less common here than in the rest of Australia.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, though full-time employment is much lower than the national figure. Many residents are professionals, with 27.6% working from home.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from health services, parks, and schools, partly due to the sloping terrain.