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Caljie

78 km²

A typical resident in Caljie is far older than the national figure, with an average age of 63. This sparsely populated area is a quiet retreat where over a third of the population are seniors. It is a diverse little community, with nearly 40% of people born overseas. The character of the place is defined by its older population and a high proportion of households consisting of couples without children.

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The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 34.2% of people aged 65 and over. There are very few children, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 39.5% of the population, which is far above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

While 10.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure. Everyone in the area speaks English to some degree.

Religious views are split, with 44.7% of people identifying as Christian and another 44.7% reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 30% completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,374. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 44.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is much lower than most areas. Only 12.5% of people volunteer, and very few provide unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home. Couples without children make up 70.3% of families, though one-parent families are far more common here than in most areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 79.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $180.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least two vehicles. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Only 55% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state figure. However, there is no unemployment in the area.

Walkability is non-existent, with a score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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