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Clontarf
62 km²
A far higher proportion of children live in Clontarf than in most other areas, with 42.9% of the population under 15. This small community of just 28 people is largely made up of families and seniors, with a typical resident aged 49. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born area where residents earn a typical weekly personal income of $1,156, which is well above the national figure.
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The community has a split age profile, with a high number of children and seniors, though there are no young adults aged 25 to 44. Most residents are married, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national figures.
Everyone in this area was born in Australia, making the proportion of overseas-born residents far below the national figure. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as English, Australian, or German.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
Christianity is the dominant faith for 78.6% of residents, while the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 32% completing Year 12.
Typical incomes are strong, with household weekly earnings of $2,125 being well above the state figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 39.3% of people. Despite this, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Unpaid childcare is common, with 30.8% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers are also more common than in the state average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
The area is dominated by families, with nearly 70% of households consisting of couples with children. There are no one-parent families.
Home loan payments are much higher than in most areas, with a typical monthly cost of $2,167.
There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.
The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 57.7%, which is well below the state and national figures.
This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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