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Candelo
1 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Candelo are far below the national figure, with just 3.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more. This small community of 389 people is significantly older than the state average, and its population has shrunk by 6.9% since 2011. While incomes are lower, many residents have security in their housing, with a high proportion owning their homes outright. It is a quiet residential area where most people live in detached houses and rely heavily on cars.
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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There has been a notable shift in the community's age, as the typical resident is 7 years older than they were in 2011.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together making up about 80% of the population.
English is the primary language spoken here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Nearly half the population (46.8%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown, rising 10 points since 2011.
Education levels have risen since 2011, with 23.6% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in similar areas.
Weekly family incomes are well below the national average, typically sitting at $1,431. Personal incomes are also low, with 46.3% of people earning under $650 a week.
About 33.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas.
Local participation is high, with 23.6% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.8% of people providing unpaid care for others.
Living arrangements are quite varied, with 34.2% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. Typical households are smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home.
Housing is very stable, as 44.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost every home is a separate house, and rental rates are far below the state and national averages.
Car ownership is essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one in the community commutes using public transport.
The population is very stable, with only 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is among the lowest for its level at 44.8%, far below the national figure. Many residents work in health, education, or the hospitality sector.
The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. However, there are no health services or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.