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Glanmire
47 km²
Every single home in Glanmire is a separate house, making it a purely detached residential area. This small community is notably older than most, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. Families tend to be large here, and most households enjoy an income slightly above the national figure. The area is deeply rural and car-dependent, with no public transport or walkable amenities available within the neighbourhood.
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Seniors make up 27.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. The typical resident is 40, and the community has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.2% born here. This is far below the New South Wales average, and only 4.8% of residents were born overseas.
English is the only language used at home for 97.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.
Christianity is the most common faith at 64.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.2%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
A higher number of adults hold bachelor degrees compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average of 27.8%. Many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.
Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,958 per week. Higher-earning households are more common here than in most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common than average, affecting 32.8% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with mental health and arthritis being frequent reports.
Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care or look after children than those in most similar areas. Volunteering is also common, with 16.8% of people contributing their time.
First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure. The typical age for this group is 14, far younger than the national figure of 24.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home compared to a national average of 2.5. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.
Large homes are the norm, with 83.6% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 42.6%.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of residents use public transport to commute. Almost every home has at least two vehicles, and most have three or more.
About 32.0% of the population moved house in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The local workforce is very active, with 63.9% of adults working or looking for work. This is well above the state average, and the area reports no unemployment.
The neighbourhood is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.
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