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Chidlow
2 km²
A huge majority of residents in Chidlow now identify as having no religion, with 60.4% of the population falling into this category. The community has grown rapidly, adding 387 people since 2011. It is primarily a place for families, with many large detached houses and a high proportion of children. This growth is reflected in a typical resident age of 40, which is a significant increase from 31 just ten years ago.
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Children under 15 make up 20.1% of the area, which is higher than most similar places. The total population reached 907 people in 2021, a 74% increase since 2011.
About 20.3% of people were born overseas, a figure that is among the highest for this level of area, though still well below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.
The 60.4% of residents reporting no religion is far above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen by 32 points since 2011.
A higher than usual proportion of residents completed Year 12 at 42.3%, although the 8.8% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical family incomes are much higher than most similar areas at $2,086 per week. This is consistent with a high proportion of households, 20.8%, earning $3,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.2% of people, which is much lower than most similar areas. Mental health and arthritis are the most common reported conditions.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 31.6% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average of 26.3%.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Only 19.2% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.
The area is almost exclusively made up of separate houses (99.1%). Most are large, with 87.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.
Car use is essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. About 8.1% of the workforce now works from home, up from 1.6% in 2011.
The community is relatively stable, with 32.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 63.2%. Common industries include construction, health care, and public administration.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.3. While many are near public transport and health services, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries.