Glenbawn

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The area is notably young, with 20.2% of residents under 15 and very few seniors, as those aged 65 and over make up only 3.4% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.5% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 38.2% of people report having no religion, which is similar to the national figure. Over half of the community identifies as Christian.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average. Around 49.3% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical personal income is among the highest for its level at $1,166 a week, well above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 23.6% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.

While no one reported needing help with daily activities, 10.1% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Caring for children is common, with 30.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, only 4.2% of people volunteer, which is among the lowest for its level.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of just 11. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are far above the state and national figures.

Homes are generally larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up 47.8% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 92.6% of which have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,440, while weekly rent is well below the state figure at $270.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 69.2% of workers drive themselves to work. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45.2% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, well above the national average.

Employment is very high, with 76.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining.

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