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Claremont
4 km²
A high proportion of university-educated professionals makes Claremont one of the most qualified areas in the region. This is a wealthy and older community, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over and typical incomes well above the national figure. The area is characterised by a high number of people living alone and a strong international presence, with many residents born overseas. Its central location and excellent transit links create a highly walkable urban environment.
Claremont's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
About 32.3% of people were born overseas, a figure that is well above the Australian average. English is the most common ancestry at 43.3%, followed by Australian and Irish.
While 13.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national figure. English is the primary language for 81.3% of the community.
No religion is reported by 43.0% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 45.4%.
This is a highly qualified community where 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Nearly 80% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are very high here, with the typical family earning $3,154 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more each week.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.0% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 8.2%.
Volunteering is very common here, with 24.6% of people pitching in, which is far above the national figure. About 12.3% of residents provide unpaid care.
The First Nations community is small, but Year 12 completion is 65.7%, which is far above the state and national averages. However, no one reported speaking a First Nations language.
Many people live alone here, with 35.3% of households consisting of one person, well above the national average. The typical home is smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per dwelling.
Rent is much higher than average at a typical weekly cost of $460. There are far fewer separate houses here than in the rest of the state, with many people living in flats or townhouses.
Public transport use is very high, with 10.5% of people using it to commute, well above the national figure. The area is highly connected, with most residents just a two-minute walk from a stop.
The area is quite dynamic, with 49.2% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 19.0%.
Professional roles make up 42.3% of jobs, which is consistent with the high education levels. However, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. This high walkability is reflected in the 6.6% of homes that have no motor vehicle.