Clydebank

Clydebank is much younger than most similar areas, with the typical resident aged 37. Children under 15 make up 24.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 15.8% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas. Filipino ancestry is particularly prominent at 15.0%, while English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

About 11.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken, used by 7.5% of people.

People with no religion make up 43.6% of the community, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

The community has a high rate of Year 12 completion at 59.6%, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $840, which is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the state figure. However, only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national average.

A small number of people have long-term health conditions (19.5%), which is well below the national figure. Despite this, 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national rate.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 28.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national figure. In contrast, the 12.0% who volunteer is a little below the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are large, with 3.2 people per home, which is well above the national average of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 77.2% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (90.2%), which is far above the state average. Most homes are large, with 78.0% having three or more bedrooms, though only 22.0% are owned outright.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. This is reflected in the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The area is relatively stable, with only 24.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. However, recent overseas arrivals make up 14.3% of the population.

Workforce participation is very high at 77.0%, far above the national figure, though the unemployment rate is also well above the national average at 11.7%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries.

Clydebank is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.