Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Clayfield

3 km²

Clayfield has a highly educated population, far more renters than most areas and a somewhat younger age profile.

📍 Clayfield, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population10,754▲ +7.5%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▲ +8.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.6%People aged 65 and over13.4%Children under 1515.3%People in a de facto relationship12.9%▲ +13.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Clayfield, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)32.9%

Older adults (45–64)25.3%

Children (0–14)15.3%

Seniors (65+)13.4%

Youth (15–24)13.1%

Marital status

In Clayfield, the largest group is Never married at 44%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (10%).

Never married44%
Married39%
Divorced10%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Clayfield, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia69.5%

England3.5%

New Zealand3.1%

Nepal3.0%

India2.8%

Philippines1.2%

South Africa1.0%

China0.8%

Italy0.3%

Vietnam0.2%

Ancestry

In Clayfield, the largest group is English at 32%, followed by Australian (25%) and Irish (14%).

English37.8%

Australian29.4%

Irish16.8%

Scottish12.9%

German6.0%

Italian3.9%

Indian3.1%

Chinese3.0%

Dutch1.7%

Filipino1.6%

Language

People using another language at home17.5%

Language used at home

In Clayfield, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Hindi (1%).

English only78.7%

Mandarin1.3%

Hindi0.7%

Punjabi0.7%

Italian0.6%

Cantonese0.6%

Tagalog0.6%

Arabic0.4%

Greek0.4%

Vietnamese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion37.5%

Religious affiliation

In Clayfield, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (40%) and Hinduism (6%).

Christianity51%
No religion40%
Hinduism6%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Islam1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1279.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher44.6%

Highest year of school

In Clayfield, the largest group is Year 12 at 83%, followed by Year 10 (10%) and Year 11 (4%).

Year 1279.5%

Year 109.4%

Year 113.9%

Year 9 or below2.8%

Highest qualification level

In Clayfield, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Postgraduate degree (16%) and Certificate III / IV (16%).

Bachelor degree40.3%

Postgraduate degree14.7%

Certificate III / IV14.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.0%

Certificate I / II1.3%

Field of qualification

In Clayfield, the largest group is Management & commerce at 29%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Health (14%).

Management & commerce26.9%

Society & culture14.4%

Health12.7%

Engineering & related9.8%

Education6.5%

Creative arts5.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.3%

Architecture & building4.0%

Information technology3.5%

Natural & physical sciences2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,099▲ +31.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,931▲ +25.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,832▲ +25.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week22.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week28.8%

Household income distribution

In Clayfield, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $4,000 or more (21%).

$1,500–$2,99929.2%

$650–$1,49925.2%

$4,000 or more19.9%

Under $65012.0%

$3,000–$3,9998.9%

Personal income distribution

In Clayfield, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

$650–$1,49932.0%

Under $65029.0%

$1,500–$2,99922.5%

$3,000 or more12.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.1%People with a mental health condition10.3%People needing help with daily activities3.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Clayfield, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.4%

One condition19.1%

Two conditions5.0%

Three or more2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Clayfield, the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health10.3%

Asthma8.0%

Other condition7.8%

Arthritis5.6%

Cancer3.3%

Heart disease3.2%

Diabetes2.7%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.7%People providing unpaid care10.7%People caring for children unpaid23.3%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.8%People living alone38.6%▲ +6.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Clayfield, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families12%
Other families2%

Household size

In Clayfield, the largest group is 1 person at 39%, followed by 2 people (31%) and 3 people (13%).

1 person38.6%

2 people31.4%

3 people13.0%

4 people11.4%

5 people4.5%

6 or more1.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +9.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▼ -7.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting43.1%Homes owned outright24.2%Separate (detached) houses37.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms45.7%▲ +1.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Clayfield, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (24%).

Rented44%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Owned outright24%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Clayfield, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 52%, followed by Separate house (37%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (11%).

Flat or apartment52%
Separate house37%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Clayfield, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 3 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

2 bedrooms46.1%

3 bedrooms22.7%

4 bedrooms14.1%

5 or more8.9%

1 bedroom6.8%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Clayfield, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (41%) and $550–$749 (6%).

$350–$54943.9%

$200–$34940.2%

$550–$7495.6%

Under $2004.9%

$750 or more3.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Clayfield, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 32%, followed by $3,000 or more (31%) and $1,800–$2,999 (24%).

$1,000–$1,79930.4%

$3,000 or more29.2%

$1,800–$2,99922.2%

Under $1,00012.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.0%▼ -21.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Clayfield, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 50%, followed by 2 vehicles (30%) and No vehicle (9%).

1 vehicle49.9%

2 vehicles30.5%

No vehicle9.0%

3 vehicles7.0%

4 or more3.7%

How people get to work

In Clayfield, the largest group is Car (driver) at 52%, followed by Worked at home (28%) and Train (8%).

Car (driver)44.0%

Worked at home23.6%

Train6.5%

Car (passenger)3.7%

Bus3.1%

Walked1.9%

Bicycle1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years52.4%Recent arrivals from overseas23.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation71.8%Employed full-time62.0%

Industries people work in

In Clayfield, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Professional & technical (14%) and Retail trade (8%).

Health care & social assistance16.7%

Professional & technical13.6%

Retail trade7.8%

Accommodation & food6.8%

Education & training6.8%

Public administration & safety6.4%

Transport & warehousing5.3%

Finance & insurance5.3%

Construction5.1%

Administrative & support4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Clayfield, the largest group is Professionals at 35%, followed by Managers (15%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals34.7%

Managers15.0%

Clerical & administrative13.6%

Community & personal service9.8%

Technicians & trades7.9%

Sales workers7.6%

Labourers6.4%

Machinery operators & drivers3.4%

Areas within Clayfield

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Nearby areas

Wooloowin - Lutwyche Albion Ascot Hendra Nundah Hamilton (Qld)Kedron - Gordon Park Windsor

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