Clayton

The population is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 28 and a very small proportion of children under 15 at 8.3%. Around 60% of residents have never been married, and the area has fewer seniors and people in de facto relationships than most similar places.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 65.7% of people born outside Australia. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, with Indian and Chinese ancestries being the most prominent.

Language diversity is high, as 63.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and 9.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is lower than in the rest of the state, with 34.2% of people reporting no religion. Hinduism is also more common here than in most other areas, accounting for 14.6% of the population.

The community is exceptionally well qualified, with 42.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and Year 12 completion is also much higher than usual.

Typical personal income is $594 a week, which is well below the national figure of $805. While typical family incomes are around the middle for this level, only 5.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 16.5% of people, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also less common than in most areas.

Community participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than most areas. Only 12.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, and 12.6% of the population are volunteers.

First Nations people in this area are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 21. While Year 12 completion is among the highest at 67.1%, the unemployment rate is far above the national figure at 28.3%.

Household sizes are about the same as the national average of 2.5 people per home. About 48% of families are couples with children, and 25.9% of people live alone.

Homes are predominantly townhouses or semi-detached dwellings, and 60.7% of residents rent. Rent is a little above the national figure at $400 a week, and separate houses are far less common than in most other areas.

Public transport use is very high, with 7.9% of people commuting by transit and 17% of homes having no car. The area is well served, with 91 public transport stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is highly mobile, with 65.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals at 45.3%.

The unemployment rate is 9.7%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%. Full-time employment is also much lower than in most areas, with many people working in health care, retail, and education.

Clayton is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost every home is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.