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St Clair
7 km²
Family life is central to St Clair, where a high proportion of households have children and homes are generally large. This is a young community, with a typical resident aged 36 and many more children under 15 than in most other areas. The neighborhood is overwhelmingly made up of detached houses, creating a suburban feel that is accessible and walkable for many residents. While it is a large population center, the area retains a distinct feel through its diverse range of ancestries and strong family focus.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
29 schools within reach make St Clair convenient for families.
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This is a young area where the typical resident is 36, making it noticeably younger than the New South Wales average. Children under 15 make up 20.9% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.
A significant 27.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish and Filipino.
Language diversity is high here, with 24.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though only 2.8% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 59.8% of people identifying as Christian. Only 24.9% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.
While 50.8% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the state and national figures. Only 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the New South Wales average.
Household incomes are generally strong, with a typical weekly income of $2,067, which is a little above the state and national averages. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is about the same as the state and national figures.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than elsewhere, with 28.7% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is low, at 7.7%, which is well below the national average.
The First Nations community is relatively large, and their typical personal income of $789 is well above the national figure. Unemployment for this group is 8.2%, which is well below the Australian average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.6% of families.
Detached houses dominate the landscape at 98.4%, and 94.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 21.2% of households renting.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 50.1% of people driving to work. Despite this, the area is well-served by buses, and 24.3% of the workforce now works from home.
The population is relatively stable, as only 27.0% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in the state, at 62.8%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction and retail.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly all residents can reach public transport within 10 minutes and health services within 15 minutes.