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Clarence Town
2 km²
The population of Clarence Town has grown by 57% since 2011, adding about 319 people to the community. It is a family-oriented area where 59% of homes are couples with children and many residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The community is predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking, with a strong preference for large, detached houses. While it feels like a traditional rural settlement, it offers surprisingly easy walking access to health services, schools, and groceries.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen sharply to 14.1%, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. Children under 15 make up 21.8% of the community, a figure well above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 5.2% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the dominant language, as 96.1% of people use it exclusively at home. Only 0.6% use another language, which is among the lowest figures for similar areas and far below the national average.
About 52.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.3% report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community has fewer residents with higher qualifications than most areas, with only 8.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents' highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly household income is $1,524, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly family incomes have risen by $673 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.6% of people. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, with 14.6% of residents reporting one.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life; 20.6% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. A higher than usual number of residents, 6.2%, have served in the Defence Force.
Family sizes are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 59% of households, while only 21.7% of people live alone.
Detached houses are the norm here, making up 96.6% of homes. Most dwellings are large, with 82% having three or more bedrooms, and 34.4% are owned outright.
Cars are essential for getting around, as 66.9% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport. About 14.7% of the workforce works from home.
The community is relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is high at 61.3%, well above the national figure. The most common jobs are in technicians and trades, as well as construction and health care.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 93.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 94.8% near a school. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.