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Klemzig
3 km²
A huge proportion of residents use another language at home in Klemzig, where 40.9% of the community speak a language other than English. This makes it a diverse and young area, with a typical resident aged just 36. The neighbourhood is highly accessible, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a school, park and grocery store. Many of its residents have arrived from overseas in the last five years, contributing to a community that is far more multicultural than the state average.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with the typical resident aged 36. It is also a large area for its level, with 6,713 people.
People born overseas make up 40.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Indian, Chinese and Italian ancestries are common here.
Language diversity is very high, with 40.9% of people using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little above the national average.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 33.6% of people with no religion is well below the national figure.
The area is highly qualified, with 37.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. School completion is also much higher than typical, with 67.3% finishing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,488, which is about the same as the state figure. Personal incomes are also around the national average, with a typical weekly pay of $769.
A higher than usual 7.4% of people need help with daily activities. However, the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is well below the state average.
Volunteer rates are lower than most areas at 14.3%. Similarly, fewer people do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework compared to other similar places.
The First Nations community here is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33. Personal incomes for this group are also much higher than in most areas.
Many residents live alone, representing 32.2% of households, which is well above the national figure. Typical homes are small, with 2.3 people per dwelling.
Renting is far more common here than across Australia, at 41.0%. This is consistent with a much lower rate of outright home ownership, which stands at 26.1%.
Public transport use is well above the national average, with 9.8% of people commuting by bus. This is supported by excellent access, as every home is within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The area is very dynamic, with 48.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are among the highest at this level, at 25.8%.
Most of those working or looking for work are in health care, education or retail. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about the same as the state figure.
Recorded offences are higher than most areas, particularly for theft, assault and property damage.
Klemzig is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park and grocery store.
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