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Clark (Derwent)
25 km²
A high proportion of residents in Clark (Derwent) live with long-term health conditions, with 35.7% of the community reporting such an issue. This is one of the highest rates for its level, reflecting a population that faces more health challenges than most. The area is generally younger than the state average and has a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence. It is a predominantly residential community where many people live in separate houses, though a significant number of households are led by single parents.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 38, making the community noticeably younger than the Tasmanian average.
The area has a low proportion of overseas-born residents at 13.2%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 43% and 41% respectively.
English is the primary language for 85.4% of the community, and the 9.9% who use another language at home is a lower figure than most similar areas.
People with no religion make up 45.9% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average but well below the state figure.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly household income is $1,333, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, as 13.1% of people have a mental health condition and 7.7% need help with daily activities, both of which are higher than most areas.
A higher number of people provide unpaid care compared to most areas, and there is a much higher rate of former Defence Force members at 4.3%.
Single-parent families are very common at 22.7%, which is well above the state and national figures. People living alone also make up a large portion of the community at 30.4%.
Renters are more common here than in most areas, making up 31.1% of households. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are $320.
Public transport is more widely used for commuting than in most areas, and 92.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 18.5% of the population.
The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure.
The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and many within easy reach of a school.