# Clarkes Hill

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Moorabool › 3352, VIC

Area: 12 km²

Families and seniors make up the heart of Clarkes Hill, a small community of just 75 people. It is a place where large households are common, with many children and a significant number of residents aged 65 and over. The area is almost entirely made up of Australian-born residents living in detached houses. This creates a quiet, stable atmosphere where a high proportion of people volunteer and care for others.

## Demographics & Identity

The community has a broad age range, with 21.3% being children under 15 and 28% being seniors. While the typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38, there are far fewer de facto relationships here than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 75 | — |
| Median age | 42 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 28.0% | — |
| Children under 15 | 21.3% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 0.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.0%, Seniors (65+) 28.0%, Children (0–14) 21.3%, Youth (15–24) 21.3%, Young adults (25–44) 16.0%

**Marital status** — Married 51.7%, Never married 25.9%, Divorced 6.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

This is a very homogenous area where 94.7% of people were born in Australia. No residents were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 0.0% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 94.7%

**Ancestry** — Australian 52.0%, English 37.3%, Irish 33.3%, Scottish 14.7%, Dutch 5.3%

## Language

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 92.0%

## Religion

Christianity is common here, with 68% of residents identifying with the faith. About 33.3% of people report no religion, which is well below the Victorian average of 39.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 33.3% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 68.0%, No religion 33.3%

## Education & Qualifications

Qualifications vary widely; while 19% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, only 34.6% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.6% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 19.0% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| Average school size | 14 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,042 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 34.6%, Year 11 32.7%, Year 10 30.8%, Year 9 or below 7.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 43.3%, Bachelor degree 36.7%

**Field of qualification** — Agriculture & environment 30.0%, Engineering & related 20.0%, Health 20.0%, Society & culture 13.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 13.3%, Architecture & building 10.0%, Education 10.0%

## Income

Weekly incomes are around the middle for similar areas, with a typical household earning $1,437. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $774 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,437 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,812 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 41.7%, $1,500–$2,999 16.7%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 41.4%, Under $650 29.3%, $1,500–$2,999 8.6%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 12%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 12.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.0% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 12.0%, Mental health 12.0%, Arthritis 9.3%, Heart disease 5.3%, Diabetes 4.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 58.7%, One condition 29.3%, Two conditions 10.7%

## Community Participation

The area sees high levels of unpaid care and volunteering, with 29.3% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 29.3% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 20.7% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 34.5% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.0% | — |

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |
| First Nations median age | 10 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $350 | — |
| First Nations household income | $900 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | — |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | — |
| People living alone | 16.7% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 78.3%, Couples without children 21.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 50.0%, 1 person 16.7%, 4 people 12.5%, 5 people 12.5%, 6 or more 12.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 12.5%, while 41.7% of homes are owned outright.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $185 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,561 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |
| Households renting | 12.5% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 41.7% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 100.0% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 41.7%, Owned with a mortgage 37.5%, Rented 12.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 70.8%, 4 bedrooms 33.3%, 5 or more 16.7%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 133.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 33.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and 37.5% own four or more.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 20.0% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 67 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 40.0%, Worked at home 20.0%, Car (passenger) 10.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.5%, 4 or more 37.5%, 3 vehicles 20.8%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 17.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 17.8% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, the unemployment rate is very high at 13.2%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 13.2% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 65.5% | — |
| Employed full-time | 50.0% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 42.5%, Health care & social assistance 17.5%, Construction 12.5%, Transport & warehousing 12.5%, Education & training 7.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 32.5%, Professionals 25.0%, Clerical & administrative 15.0%, Technicians & trades 12.5%, Labourers 12.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.5%

## Walkability

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Residents have almost no amenities within a 15-minute walk, with only a few homes located near a school.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 13.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 13.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.3% | — |

## Schools serving Clarkes Hill

2 schools, 27 students, average ICSEA 1,042.

By sector: Catholic 1, Government 1

By type: Primary 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| St Mary's School | Catholic | Primary | 0.9 km | 17 |
| Glen Park Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.9 km | 10 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20568/clarkes-hill