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Clark (Huon)
44 km²
An older population defines Clark (Huon), where the typical resident is 44. This is a small, sparsely populated community of just 353 people with a high proportion of university-qualified adults. Residents generally earn well above the state and national figures, living in a landscape dominated by large, detached family homes. The area is strongly car-dependent, with a workforce that is more active than the state average and a notable number of people working from home.
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The community is older than most areas, with the typical age rising 6 years since 2011 to 44. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has grown to 3.4%, the number of seniors is well below the Tasmanian average at 15.0%.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common. Around 17.3% of residents were born overseas, which is slightly above the state figure but far below the national average.
English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest rates for the area and has fallen significantly since 2011.
A majority of residents report no religion, at 60.3%. This is far above both the state and national figures, and the trend has risen by 22 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 33.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. A higher number of residents finished Year 12 compared to most other areas.
Incomes are strong here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,087, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. Weekly personal income has also risen by $263 since 2011 to reach $916.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 3.7% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the state average of 6.8%.
Participation is high, as 24.2% of people volunteer, far exceeding the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid care for children and housework compared to other areas.
Family homes are the norm, with 57.8% being couples with children and 2.7 people per home. Very few people live alone here, at just 15.3%, which is far below the state average.
The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 98.4% of which are detached. Rental rates are extremely low at 7.3%, while 37.9% of homes are owned outright.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of residents use public transport to commute. Every single household owns at least one motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas. Professionals make up the largest occupational group at 32.1%.
The area is highly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby services. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or health service.