Clackline

Clackline is far older than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 50 and 25.2% of residents aged 65 or over. About 4.2% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is slightly above the national figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 22.7% of people were born overseas, this is well below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average where many people use another language.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 56.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 36.9% having completed Year 12, both far below the national average.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,333 and a typical personal income of $627.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 35.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.2% have a mental health condition.

The area has a high rate of unpaid housework, with 30% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. It also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most areas.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the national average with a typical age of 38.

Homes tend to be smaller than average with 2.3 people per household, and it is more common for people to live alone (29.9%) compared to the rest of the state.

Almost every home is a separate house (98.5%), and 38.8% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than typical, at $220 per week.

Car use is essential, as 0% of people commute via public transport and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is quite stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (55.0%) compared to the national average, and the unemployment rate of 5.8% is much higher than in most areas.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4 and no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.