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Clarinda (South-Eastern Metropolitan)
43 km²
Daily life in Clarinda is defined by a highly walkable urban layout where nearly every home is within a short stroll of groceries, parks, and health services. This diverse community has grown significantly, adding about 15,595 people since 2011. It is a place of striking international character, with over half the population born overseas. This global influence is seen in the wide variety of languages spoken at home and a strong presence of residents from China and India.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 17.5% since 2011.
A huge 53.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, Australian, Greek, and Indian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is very high, with 56.5% of people using a language other than English at home. However, 12.5% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas; only 29.6% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Residents are well qualified, with 32.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 66.7% completing Year 12, both of which are well above the national average.
Typical personal weekly income is $700, which is a little below the national figure. While typical household incomes are about the same as the national average, 44.3% of individuals earn under $650 a week.
A higher than usual 7.0% of people need help with daily activities. Conversely, the rate of long-term health conditions (23.3%) and mental health conditions (6.4%) are both well below the national figures.
Community participation is lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also well below the national average.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household, and only 22.3% of people live alone. This is consistent with the fact that 59.6% of households are couples with children.
Renters make up 34.0% of the area, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $396 and the usual monthly mortgage payment is $2,037, both of which are higher than average.
Public transport use is higher than most areas, and 23.7% of people work from home. About 8.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.2% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 20.7% of the population.
The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, while 24.5% of the workforce are professionals.
Clarinda is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and groceries, far exceeding the state average for amenity access.