Glenelg

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with the typical resident aged 51. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors and a much lower percentage of children under 15 compared to most areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest levels seen in similar areas and far below the state average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 45.2%, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 34.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 61.8%.

Incomes are well below the state and national levels, with a typical family earning $1,654 a week. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.0% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.3% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, standing among the highest for this level.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.9% of the population, a little above the state average. The typical First Nations personal income is $684, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are smaller on average with 2.2 people per dwelling, and 30.9% of people live alone. This is well above the national average and reflects the higher number of older residents.

Most people live in separate houses, and 52.6% own their homes outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly rent of just $180.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.1% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 16.3% of workers operate from home.

The population is quite stable, with 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also lower than in most areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 25.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is a little below both state and national levels.

The area has an overall advantage score of 942, which is smaller than about 73% of similar areas. Population growth has slowed, falling 1.1% since 2021.

The area is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 19.2 degrees. Annual rainfall is 725mm, which is well above the Victorian average.

Living here is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0. Most residents are far from essential services, with only 24.1% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.