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Caldermeade
42 km²
Daily life in Caldermeade revolves around a car-dependent lifestyle in a landscape of large, detached homes. It is a small community of 181 people where the typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. With a high proportion of families with children and very large houses, the community feels spacious and established. It is a place where most people are born in Australia and work full-time, often in trades or management.
Household incomes here are high, yet Caldermeade's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 5.0%. It is a family-oriented community where about 20% of residents are children under 15, though there are almost no people in de facto relationships.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national and state figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language spoken at home in this community. No residents report using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.4%, which is well below the state and national figures.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical household income is $2,111 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. While typical family incomes are higher than in most areas, only 5.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
People needing help with daily activities are much fewer here than in most areas, at 2.2%. About 29.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure.
Volunteering is common here, with 17% of residents volunteering, which is well above the state average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to other areas.
There are 9 First Nations people in the community. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18, and typical personal incomes are far below the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Nearly 70% of households are couples with children, and only 21.1% of people live alone.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 84.2% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 43.9% owning their home outright, far above the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.
The population is very stable, as only 22% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Employment is a strong point, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a much higher proportion of full-time workers (69.1%) than most areas. Many residents work in agriculture, construction, or manufacturing.
The area is considered car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, and no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.
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