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Golden Grove
27 km²
Noticeably older than the national average, Golden Grove is a growing community where the typical resident is 44. It is a stable, family-oriented area with a population of 10,406 that has grown by 10% since 2011. The neighbourhood is largely defined by spacious detached housing and a strong trend toward secularism, as nearly half the population now reports no religion. This creates a settled suburban character with high home ownership and a preference for larger family homes.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 21.3% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 8.8 points since 2011. Meanwhile, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 16.5%.
Most residents were born in Australia (73.8%), though 24.1% were born overseas, which is about the same as the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 87.2% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 9.7%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large majority of the community is either non-religious or Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 47.3% of the population, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
The area has a strong school presence, with 4,068 enrolments across four schools. Around 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure.
Typical family income is $2,192 a week, which is a little above the state average. The number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly rose 12 points since 2011 to reach 23.0%.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 32.9% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.
The area has a high rate of unpaid childcare at 28.4%, which is a little above the national figure. Additionally, 4.2% of people have served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than most areas.
First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population. This group is notably younger than the general community and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 56.9%, far above the national figure.
Families with children are common, making up 59.5% of households. People living alone account for 24.6% of the community, which is well below the state average.
Most residents live in separate houses (85.1%), and 83.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 18.2% of households renting.
While 65.2% of people drive to work, public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas. There are 76 public transport stops, which is among the highest for areas of this size.
The community is relatively stable, with only 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the lowest at 3.7%.
Employment is steady, with 63.1% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below both the state and national figures.
The area has an overall advantage score of 6, placing it above about 60% of similar areas. There are 658 businesses operating in the district.
The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 21.9 degrees. Annual rainfall is 562mm, which is far above the state figure.
The area is quite walkable, with 91.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, access to health services is poor, with only 19.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.