Glen Alpine

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Most residents are married, and there is a very low rate of people in de facto relationships compared to other similar areas.

About 27.7% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, together making up over 60% of the population.

A higher than usual share of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is 22.9%. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas, though still lower than the state average.

Religion plays a significant role here, with 64.7% of people identifying as Christians. This is reflected in the fact that the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 60.3% of people completing Year 12, which is higher than both the state and national figures. A high number of adults hold bachelor degrees or higher.

Incomes are very high in Glen Alpine, with 40.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average. Typical weekly household income is well above the state and national figures.

About 28.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is around the middle for similar areas. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than most areas.

The community shows a high level of unpaid care, with 15.3% of people providing such support, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the number of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical personal and household income than the state and national averages. They also have a higher rate of Year 12 completion and a 0.0% unemployment rate.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone, and 65.9% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 98.3% of which are detached. Most homes are spacious, with 98% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, though 35% work from home, which is far above the national average. While there are many public transport stops, very few people use them to commute.

The population is very stable, with 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas are also lower than in most areas.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in the state average. Professionals and managers make up a large part of the workforce, with health and education as the top industries.

The area is mostly car-dependent and has a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone is within a short walk of a park or public transport, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.