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Glen William

26 km²

Far fewer people have moved into Glen William over the last five years compared to the rest of the state, suggesting a very stable population. This small community is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 49. It is a place of large, detached homes where many residents work from home or in local agriculture. The area is distinct for its high proportion of First Nations people and a strong culture of unpaid care and volunteering.

Household incomes here are high, yet Glen William's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 49. First Nations people make up 7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with only 2.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with overseas heritage are mostly of English, Scottish, or Irish descent.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6% for people using another language.

About 42.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

While 19.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. A typical resident's highest school year is Year 12 or lower, with 42.5% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Household incomes are higher than in most areas, with 31.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 11.2% of residents, which is well above the state average of 8%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 26.1% volunteering and 20% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 27. Their typical personal income of $417 is well below the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.7 people. This is consistent with the fact that 55.8% of households are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and 97.9% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Most are owned, with 36.2% owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle. Around 39.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very settled, as only 25% of people moved house in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 71.3%. Jobs are mainly in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or retail trade.

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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