Clarendon Vale

The community is far younger than the state and national averages, with 27.5% of residents being children under 15. About 17% of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the Tasmanian figure of 5.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish roots. Only 9.4% of people were born overseas, which is well below the state average.

English is the main language for 83.1% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is a little below the state average, the share of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most other areas.

More than half of the population (56.9%) reports having no religion. This is well above the Tasmanian figure and far above the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 33.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $921, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the typical personal weekly income is much lower than both state and national averages.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 16.3% of residents, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is common, matching state and national levels. However, the share of volunteers is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, though they face significant challenges. The unemployment rate for this group is 33.3%, which is far above the state and national figures, and typical personal income is well below the national average.

One-parent families are very common, making up 48% of households, which is far above the national figure. Because of this, homes tend to be more crowded, with 2.6 people per home on average.

Renting is the norm for 64.7% of households, a figure far above the state and national averages. Most people live in separate houses, but very few—only 13.1%—own their home outright.

Public transport is widely used, with 7.4% of people commuting by bus, which is well above the national figure. Many homes have no motor vehicle, and the area has a high number of bus stops per 1,000 people.

The area is relatively mobile, with 36% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.8% of the population, which is a little below the national average.

Unemployment is very high at 19.1%, which is far above the state and national figures. The workforce is largely employed in health care, social assistance, and construction, with many working as labourers.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school, but very few are within walking distance of groceries or health services. This makes the area feel walkable for leisure and education, but not for essential shopping.