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Clayton Bay
3 km²
Typical household incomes in Clayton Bay are among the lowest in the region, with the usual weekly amount sitting at $796. This small community has aged significantly, as the typical resident is now 61 and nearly 40% of people are seniors. This shift explains why there are so few children and a high number of people living alone. Many residents own their homes outright, contributing to a quiet, residential character where most live in detached houses.
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The area has become much older since 2011, with a typical age of 61 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 now make up only 10.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common. The proportion of people born overseas has risen to 22.8%, though this remains a little below the South Australian average.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents report having no religion, at 54.9%. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 21 points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 34.9% of residents having completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Incomes have fallen since 2011, and the typical family now earns $1,044 a week, which is far below the national figure of $2,120.
Health challenges are common, as 42.2% of people have a long-term condition. About 10.1% need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.
Volunteering is high at 21.2%, and 18.6% of people provide unpaid care. This is consistent with the high number of older residents who often perform these roles.
Living arrangements are small, with 41.6% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure and helps explain why there are only 1.8 people per home.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 55.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state figure. Rent is also lower than usual, at $210 per week.
The community is entirely reliant on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport.
The area has seen significant movement, with 49.1% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure.
Very few residents are currently working or looking for work, at 34.7%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. Aside from some parks, there are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.