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Clare
12 km²
Typical family incomes in Clare are $1,638 a week, which is lower than the national figure. This town is a retiree hub, with a much higher proportion of seniors than most areas and a typical resident age of 45. Many people live alone here, which helps explain why the number of people per home is lower than across Australia. It is a settled community with a very high rate of volunteering and a strong presence of detached housing.
Clare's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 26.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This is much higher than most similar areas. About 16.3% of the community are children under 15.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.1%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 90.5% of the population. Only 4.3% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
About 42.1% of people report having no religion, while 48.0% identify as Christian. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national average.
Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with 43.3% of people completing Year 12. However, the area has more schools per 1,000 children than most similar places.
Household incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures, with only 10.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported at a much higher rate than usual.
Volunteering is a standout feature, with 26.3% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average. About 3.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
There are 70 First Nations people in the area. This group has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 44.7%, which is well above the national figure.
A large number of people live alone, accounting for 34.0% of households. This is well above the state and national figures, resulting in smaller typical household sizes.
The town consists mostly of separate houses, with 91.3% of homes being detached. Renting is more common than in most similar areas, and the typical weekly rent is $250.
Driving is the primary way to get to work for 68.5% of residents. Very few people use public transport to commute, and only 5.1% of people work from home.
The community has seen significant movement, with 38.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is a little above the state average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The most common industries for local jobs are health care, retail, and accommodation and food services.
The overall crime rate is lower than most areas, though property damage and assault rates are higher. Motor vehicle theft and robbery are among the lowest for this level.
The town is somewhat walkable, with 70.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. This is well above the state average, particularly for health services and groceries.