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Clark (Elwick)
98 km²
Rapid growth and a surge in overseas arrivals have transformed Clark (Elwick) into a diverse community. The population grew by 300% since 2011, and it is now noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 36. This shift is reflected in the high proportion of people born overseas and those using languages other than English at home. It is a place of contrast, combining a highly qualified workforce with typical incomes that remain well below the national figure.
Clark (Elwick) is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 36, and children under 15 make up 15.6% of the population. About 4.8% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is slightly above the national figure.
Overseas born residents make up 25.8% of the community, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011 and is far above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while Nepal and India are the most frequent overseas birthplaces.
Language diversity is high, with 23.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Tasmanian average. This trend has grown significantly since 2011, and 2.8% of residents speak little or no English.
About 43% of the community report no religion, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though it remains well below the state figure.
Residents are well qualified, with 26.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Since 2011, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose 25 points to 54.2%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,349, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most other areas.
Health challenges are more common here, with 12.5% of people reporting a mental health condition, among the highest for its level. Additionally, 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is slightly above the national average at 15.2%. However, fewer people here spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework compared to most other areas.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 31.7% of people living alone and 19.4% in one-parent families, both of which are much higher than in most areas.
Renting is very common, with 37.7% of households renting, far above the state average. Homes here tend to be smaller, with 64.3% having three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national figure.
Public transport use is high, with 6.3% of people using it to commute, well above the national average. This is supported by a high density of stops and a high number of weekly departures.
The area is highly mobile, with 41.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 25.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure.
The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above both the state and national figures. Full-time employment fell 8.6 points since 2011 to 53.9%.
The area is quite walkable, with 94.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents also live within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school.