Clarendon

The area is notably young, with 21.6% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 39 years old, and about 17.7% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

English is the primary language for 84.1% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split fairly evenly, with 43.5% of residents identifying as Christians and 39.2% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 35.8% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical personal weekly income at $596, which is well below the national figure of $805. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This includes a higher than usual rate of mental health conditions at 11.2%.

Unpaid work is common, as 30.2% of people care for children and 24.6% do significant housework. However, only 12.3% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the national average with a typical age of 17. Typical personal income for this group is $374, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a very high proportion of one-parent families at 25.1%. Only 20.5% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 45.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, with 91.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 54.6% of workers drive and there are no public transport stops. A striking 28.9% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a major employer for 20.6% of the workforce. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.8%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.