Clear Lake

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 24.6% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average of 18.2%.

No one in this area was born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

Nearly half of residents (49.1%) have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Only 8.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and qualifications are often in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

No residents need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%. About 29.8% of people have a long-term health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 56.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 10.2% have served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the only First Nations resident is 64, far older than the national typical age of 24.

One-parent families are much more common here at 20.0% compared to 14.1% nationally. Very few people live alone, at only 11.5%.

Every home is a separate house, and 42.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is just $120, among the lowest in the area.

Car use is essential as there are no public transport stops, though 30.6% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure of 21.0%.

The community is very stable, with only 22.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is very common here at 87.5%, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Almost half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.