Gledswood Hills

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 31 and a proportion of seniors that is far below the national figure. Nearly 29% of residents are children under 15, which is far above the state and national averages.

About 29.1% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Italian, and Indian.

Language diversity is high, with 33.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. However, only 2.7% speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the 21.2% who report no religion is far below the state and national figures. Christianity is the most common faith at 57.7%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 68.6% completing Year 12 and 28.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

This is an affluent area where 42.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical weekly household income of $2,780 is well above the state average.

Residents enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions (17.4%) and mental health conditions (4.8%) both being much lower than most similar areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 42.2% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. In contrast, volunteering is among the lowest at this level.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (74.7%) and a very low number of people living alone.

Large homes dominate, with 96.4% having three or more bedrooms and 97.1% being separate houses. Most are owned with a mortgage (66.1%), and typical monthly payments are well above the national figure.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 34.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national average. Very few homes (1.8%) have no motor vehicle.

The area is experiencing rapid growth, with 71.1% of people having moved here in the last five years, far above the state and national figures.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work (75.7%), and full-time employment (63.5%) is much higher than in most similar areas.

While most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and public transport, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services.