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McLaren Flat
1 km²
More people have moved into McLaren Flat since 2011, and typical weekly incomes have risen by several hundred dollars. It is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up over a quarter of the population, far above the national figure. Most residents live in large, detached houses and enjoy a high level of financial security. This combination of young families and high earners gives the community a distinctively prosperous, residential character.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with the typical resident aged 38. Children are very common here, as 25.6% of the population are under 15, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16% were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A large majority of residents—60.3%—report having no religion. This is far above the national average and has risen by 23 points since 2011.
Residents are well-qualified, with 56.3% having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Incomes are high, and the typical household earns $2,230 a week, which is well above the state figure. Nearly 28% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a significant rise since 2011.
The population is generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 24.9%, which is well below the state average. Only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are high at 21%, well above the national figure. Because there are so many children, 40.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national average.
Families are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. Very few people live alone (8.5%), and nearly 73% of households are couples with children.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 94.6% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 11%, while 61.2% of homes are owned with a mortgage.
Car use is essential, as 0.9% of homes have no vehicle and nobody commutes by public transport. About 11.3% of workers now work from home, up 7.2 points since 2011.
The population has become more stable, with only 26.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The local workforce is very active, with 72.3% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is exceptionally low at 1.1%, well below the state and national rates.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk, and the overall walkability score is a little below the state average.