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Clarenza
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A total of 100% of homes in Clarenza (L) are separate houses, making it an exceptionally detached residential area. This is a mature community where the typical resident is 48, far older than the national figure. It is a prosperous pocket with high family incomes and a strong presence of professional qualifications. The population is small and has shrunk slightly since 2011, reflecting a shift toward an older, more established demographic.
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The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 48 and a growing senior population that now makes up 20.5%. Conversely, children under 15 have fallen sharply to 13.1%, well below the national figure.
Born overseas are just 3.1% of residents, which is far below the state and national averages. Most people identify with Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national average.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 63.3%, while those with no religion make up 31.0%, which is much lower than in most similar areas.
The community is well-qualified, with 17.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011.
Incomes are very high here; nearly 47% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average of 22.6%. The typical family income has also risen by $1,272 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 34.9% of people, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported.
Residents are very active in their community, with 21.1% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.4% of people providing support.
Homes tend to be larger, averaging 2.9 people, and very few residents live alone (9.6%) compared to the national average of 25.6%.
Home ownership is strong, with 43.8% of houses owned outright. Every single home has three or more bedrooms, and renting is very rare at just 5.5%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a vehicle and 0.0% of people commuting by public transport.
About a third of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in similar areas, at 67.9%. The unemployment rate is low at 3.1%.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, as almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.