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Currarong
1 km²
Far older than the national average, Currarong is a retiree-heavy community where the typical resident is 61. This coastal settlement has grown by 79% since 2011, though it remains a small area of 479 people. It is a place of high home ownership and maturity, with over a third of the population aged 65 or over and very few children. The community is largely independent and self-sufficient, with a high proportion of residents owning their homes outright.
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The area is significantly older than most, with people aged 65 and over making up 37.6% of the population. This is far above the national figure of 17.2% and is reflected in the small number of children under 15, which is among the lowest for similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia (83.9%), and those born overseas make up 10.9% of the community. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has fallen sharply since 2011.
English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. Only 1.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.
A large portion of the community reports having no religion (46.3%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This is the second most common response after Christianity, at 47.2%.
Qualified professionals are common here, as 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas, although it is still below the state average of 27.8%.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,197, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 16.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 40.7% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Consequently, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most areas.
Volunteerism is much more common here than elsewhere, with 22.9% of people volunteering. There is also a high rate of unpaid care and housework, and a strong military connection with 5.5% of residents having served in the Defence Force.
Households are typically small, with just 2.0 people per home. Over 31% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
Housing is dominated by detached houses (95.8%) and high ownership, with 61.7% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31%.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one commutes using public transport, though 24.9% of workers—a high rate compared to the nation—work from home.
The area has seen some movement, with 34.1% of residents moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (43.0%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Many of those who are employed work in construction, which accounts for 28.6% of jobs.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. However, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.