Clifton Beach

Families with children are common here, as 20.4% of residents are under 15, which is well above the national figure. The area is younger than most, with only 11.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well below the Tasmanian average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 50.2% and 42.9% respectively. The proportion of people born overseas is 12.8%, which is far below the national average.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 93.2% of residents at home. Very few people use another language, and none of the population reported speaking little or no English.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 69.7%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

This is a highly qualified area, with 40% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most other areas at 67.6%.

Earnings are significantly higher than usual, with 32.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,426 is far above the Tasmanian average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.5%, which is far below the state figure. Only 1.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 38.7% of people caring for children, far above the national average. Volunteer rates are also high at 22.3%.

First Nations residents in this area are noticeably younger than the national typical, with a median age of 20 years. Their median personal income is far above the national figure at $1,062.

The area is dominated by families, with 71.1% being couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household.

Every single home here is a separate detached house, and 85.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 8.5% of households renting, far below the national figure.

Cars are essential, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and 47.7% have two. Only 1.1% of people use public transport to get to work.

The community is relatively stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 73.6%, far above the national average. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.4%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.