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Macclesfield
2 km²
A far higher proportion of people report having no religion in Macclesfield than in the rest of the country. This community in the Mount Barker region is noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 47. It is a well-off area where residents often live in large, detached houses. The population has remained stable and is largely born in Australia, creating a quiet residential character with very few renters.
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The population is older than the national figure, with 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over. While the total population grew slightly to 977 people since 2011, the proportion of children has fallen to 15.3%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.7%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 94.1% of the community. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is much lower than in most other areas.
People with no religion make up 63.7% of the community, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 21 percentage points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Typical incomes are higher than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income at $2,022. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $455 to reach $1,543 per week.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.2% of residents. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than the state average.
Volunteering is very common here; 29.1% of residents volunteer, which is far above the national figure. Many people also provide unpaid housework or child care at rates well above the state average.
Family homes are common, with 55.4% being couples with children. The number of people living alone has risen to 24.4% since 2011, though this is still lower than in most areas.
Nearly all residents live in separate houses, and 83.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 6.5% of households renting their home.
Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 70.8% of workers commute by car. Only 1.0% of the community uses public transport for their daily travel.
The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most areas. No new overseas arrivals were recorded in 2021.
More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 4.1% is lower than the state figure. Health care and construction are the main industries.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While most residents are within walking distance of a school, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.