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Cleve
6 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Cleve (L), where the typical resident is 52. This community is shaped by its high proportion of seniors and a strong tradition of volunteering. It is a predominantly Australian-born settlement with very few overseas arrivals, creating a stable and traditional character. The area is highly walkable and residential, with a population of 796 people that has grown slightly since 2011.
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Seniors make up 31.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This contributes to a typical age of 52, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.8% born here. Only 5.8% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below both the state and national figures.
Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 37.7% report no religion. The number of people with no religion rose by 17 points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than the state and national averages, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people completing Year 12 rose 4.3 points since 2011.
Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,039 a week. Only 7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the state average.
About 8.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 5.5% of residents, which is much lower than in most areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 36.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Residents also provide a high level of unpaid care and housework compared to most areas.
The community has a high number of people living alone (35.5%) and fewer one-parent families than most areas. This is consistent with the older age profile of the town.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.5% of homes. Many residents own their homes outright (44.2%), and typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average at $170.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Interestingly, 8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas.
The population is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than most areas. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.
The unemployment rate is very low at 1.4%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and retail trade.
The area is very walkable, with nearly 90% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and parks. This is far above the state average for access to amenities.