Clarinda

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45 and 25.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 14.7% of the population, which is well below the national average.

More than half of the population (52.2%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Greek, Australian, English, Chinese, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 55.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. About 10.8% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 55.7% identifying as Christian. This is reflected in the fact that the share of people with no religion (21.1%) is far below the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 61.2% completing Year 12 and 26.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,589, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than in most areas, with the typical person earning $640 a week.

A high number of people need help with daily activities (10.5%), which is well above the national average. Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than across the state.

Unpaid care for children and housework are less common than in most areas. However, 13.9% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is slightly above the national figure.

There are 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. Their typical personal income is $450, which is a little below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Families with children are common, making up 61.4% of households, while those living alone are fewer than in most areas.

Most people live in separate houses (87.8%), and 84.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 43.7%.

While 53.6% of workers drive, the area has a very high number of public transport stops and routes. Transit time to the city is among the highest at 87 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.7% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.4% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, and manufacturing.

Clarinda is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Almost all homes are also within a 15-minute walk of a park and a 10-minute walk of public transport.