Lake Clifton

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

About 20.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

Nearly half of the population (48.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.1%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average, and only 38.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

While typical household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, typical personal income is well below the national figure. However, a significant 13.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the state average, affecting 9.6% of residents. Overall, 25.6% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

A high number of people provide unpaid care or spend 15 or more hours a week on housework compared to most areas. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than the national average.

First Nations residents are generally far younger and earn much more than those in similar areas, with a typical personal income of $899. However, none of the First Nations population speaks a First Nations language.

Families in Lake Clifton tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the national average. Consequently, far fewer people live alone here compared to the rest of the state.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 94.8% of dwellings fitting this type. Renting is very uncommon here, and 34.4% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

Cars are essential for the 8.5% who work from home and the majority who drive to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 22.4% of households owning four or more.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 36.3% of people moving in the last five years. Despite this, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and full-time employment is well below the national average. The most common industries for local workers are construction and mining.

Lake Clifton is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.