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Glen Martin

69 km²

A stark contrast to the state average, Glen Martin is a small, car-dependent community where 100% of homes are separate houses. It is a notably older area, with a typical resident aged 45 and a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. While the population is small, there is a high proportion of large families and households earning $3,000 or more per week. This quiet rural setting is defined by its lack of urban amenities and a strong reliance on private vehicles.

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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 25.3% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 11.4% of the population, far below the state figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another tongue. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 58.9%, while 35.4% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the state figure.

A higher number of residents hold bachelor degrees compared to similar areas, though at 19.4% this remains well below the national average. About 46% of residents completed Year 12.

Income levels are mixed; while typical weekly personal income is well below the national figure, 32.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also well above the state average at 8.9%.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in other areas, with 20.2% participating. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 37.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are typically larger, with 2.8 people per household and a high rate of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 12.5%, which is far below the national average.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, as 46.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the state figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

Movement is relatively steady, with 34.9% of the population having moved house in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 61.2% of adults are working or looking for work, with common industries including construction, retail, and agriculture. Full-time employment is well below the national average at 54.7%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.

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