Glenroy - East

The typical resident is just 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 18.2% of the population, about 14.6% of residents are seniors.

Many of the 14,783 residents were born overseas, with 41.6% arriving from abroad, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian, while Nepal and India are among the primary birthplaces.

Language diversity is very high, with 50.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the Australian figure of 22.3%. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 7.4% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high here, as the 21% who claim no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. The community is largely Christian (35.9%) or Muslim (23.2%), with 8% identifying as Hindu.

Education levels are strong, with 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is 61.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 58.8%.

Household incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,830. Only 16.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the national figure of 22.6%.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 8.6%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national figure at 25.3%.

Community participation is lower than most areas, with only 7.7% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also well below the national average.

There are 86 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is noticeably older than the state average at 28, and their personal income is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual with 2.6 people per dwelling, and one-parent families are a little more common than the national figure at 15.5%. About 28.1% of people live alone.

Rental properties are much more common than in most areas, making up 36.8% of homes. Detached houses are less frequent than the national average, and 63.6% of homes have fewer than three bedrooms.

Public transport use is well above the national figure, with 6% of people commuting by transit. This is supported by a high number of stops, and 10.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 41.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are much more common here than in most other areas at 21.4%.

Unemployment is a little above the national figure at 6.7%. Fewer adults are working or looking for work (57.5%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%.

The area has a high number of businesses (1,382) and good job skills, yet it ranks among the lowest for general access to money and resources.

The area receives more rainfall than the state average, with 618mm annually. Minimum temperatures are a little above the state figure, while maximums are about the same.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Grocery stores and schools are also very accessible for most residents.