Clarence Park

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the state average. About 17.2% of the population are seniors, which is consistent with the national figure.

Many residents were born overseas, with 21.7% of the population born outside Australia. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, as 17% of people use a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the national figure.

Nearly half of the community (49.3%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 42.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding both the state and national figures.

Earnings are high, with the typical family income of $2,475 per week sitting well above the state average. About 25.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.1% of residents. However, 68.1% of people report having no long-term health conditions.

Community spirit is strong, with 20.7% of people volunteering—a figure well above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents are a small part of the community, though their typical personal income of $899 is far above the state and national figures.

A third of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. While 60.6% of households are couples with children, the typical home is smaller than in most areas, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, with 30.6% of households renting. Homes tend to be smaller and more compact, as only 60.3% have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is high, with 7.3% of people commuting via transit—well above the national figure. The area is highly connected, with a very short 7-minute drive to the city.

The area is quite mobile, with 36% of residents moving in the last five years and a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals (22.2%).

The workforce is active, with 68.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health and education.

The area experiences a higher rate of theft than most similar places, although the rate of assault is much lower.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.