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Clarendon
34 km²
Older and more affluent than most similar areas, Clarendon is a small, well-off community of about 643 people. The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure. This wealth is evident in the high number of university qualifications and typical incomes that sit well above state and national levels. It is a stable, residential place where most people own their homes and few have moved recently.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably older than the rest of South Australia, with a typical age of 48. Children under 15 make up 15.4% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.1% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. Only 3.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 58.9%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Clarendon is a wealthy area where typical family incomes are well above the national figure. Weekly household income typically reaches $2,065, and 32.1% of households earn over $3,000 a week.
While 30.8% of people have a long-term health condition, those needing help with daily activities is 2.5%, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most areas.
Residents are very active in their community, with 24.4% volunteering—far above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-usual rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, numbering 0 in this census area.
Families are common here, with 59.4% being couples with children. People living alone are much less common than in the rest of the state.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 98.3% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 46% of homes are owned outright, and renting is far less common than in most areas.
The area is very car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Only 0.8% of people use public transport to get to work.
The population is very stable; only 22.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 69.3%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.
The overall crime rate is lower than in most areas, though burglary rates are higher than average. Recorded offences fell by 50% over the last five years.
Clarendon is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of parks, health services, or schools.