Clifton

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than the state and national figures. Seniors make up 33.2% of the population, which is far above the national average of 17.2%.

Most people were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots mainly cite Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish heritage. Only 11.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of residents. Only 3.5% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 58.3% of people identifying as Christian. The 33.9% who have no religion is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.6% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the state average of 57.1%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level; the typical household earns $877 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health needs are very high, with 40.4% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national figure, and 13.3% of people require help with daily activities.

Community spirit is evident in the 19.1% of people who volunteer, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual number of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face challenges with a 39.5% unemployment rate. The First Nations population is also much younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 16.

Living arrangements are varied, with 36.2% of people living alone and 22.4% of families being one-parent households. The latter is well above the national average of 14.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.4% of homes. While 40% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents of $245 are well below the national figure.

Reliance on cars is almost total, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Very few people work from home, and the drive to the city takes about 108 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39% of people moving in the last five years. Overseas arrivals are relatively low at 4.7%.

Only 43% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Those who are employed often work in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.

The area is somewhat walkable, and many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools. However, there is no public transport within walking distance.