Glen Oak

Children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to the area's younger feel, though the typical age is 40, slightly older than the state average.

The community is very traditional in its heritage, with 87.8% of people born in Australia. Only 6.1% were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

English is the primary language here, with 93.4% of residents using it at home. Only 1.2% use another language, which is far lower than the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.2% of the population, which is a little above the state average.

Educational qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 14.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people finished Year 12 compared to the state figure.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with a typical weekly income of $2,178. This is higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, as 31.0% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average.

Unpaid work is very common, with a far higher rate of people caring for children and doing housework compared to the rest of the country. Additionally, 6.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, which is a little above the national average. Those in this group earn a typical household income of $2,750, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per household. Most families are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 86.1% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 4.1% of households renting their home.

Cars are essential, as there is no public transport and 100% of homes have at least one vehicle. The drive time to the city is much higher than most areas at 119 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 30% moving in the last five years, which is well below the state average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Unemployment is low at 2.3%, which is a little below the national figure.

Glen Oak is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.