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Clifton Springs
5 km²
Clifton Springs is a mature residential area where the typical resident is 48, far older than the national figure. It is a community of large, detached houses and a high proportion of seniors, with over a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. This demographic lean helps explain why many residents need help with daily activities and why long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most other areas.
Clifton Springs's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The area is notably older than the state and national averages, with 26.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.5% of the population, which is lower than most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. While more people were born overseas here than in many similar areas, the rate is still far below the Victorian average.
English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and only 0.5% speak little or no English.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 48.5%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.2%.
About 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas but far below the state average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.
Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,348 a week. Only 12.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the Victorian average.
Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 37.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 11.5% having a mental health condition. Arthritis is the most common long-term illness.
Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, and 24.5% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.
There are 99 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This population is noticeably older than the national average, and the unemployment rate is well above the state figure at 15.2%.
Homes tend to be smaller than average with 2.3 people per household. While 48.5% are couples with children, there is a higher than usual rate of people living alone and one-parent families.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 91.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 42.9% of dwellings owned outright, far above the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 62.9% of workers drive to work and only 1.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are many public transport stops, very few people actually use them to commute.
The community has seen some movement, with 38.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.9% of the population, which is well below the state average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 56.3%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail trade.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.