Glenbrook

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 44. Families are common here, as 18.6% of the population are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.5% of the population. This is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 93.4% of people at home. Only 5.0% of residents use another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (42.4%), a figure well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52.7%.

Glenbrook is highly qualified, with 39.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high proportion of residents completing Year 12 (69.1%).

Incomes are among the highest for its level, with a typical weekly household income of $2,502, well above the national figure. About 41.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health patterns are typical for the area; 29.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Around 9.0% of residents live with a mental health condition.

Residents are more active in unpaid work than most, with 30.1% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also well above the national figure at 19.7%.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 63 people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33, and shows a much higher Year 12 completion rate (52.1%) than the state.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 65.7% of families, while those living alone (18.5%) are fewer than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (94.4%), and 90.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is strong, with 46.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

A striking 42.4% of residents work from home, far above the national average. While most rely on cars, the area is well-served by public transport with 42 stops.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.8% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also quite low at 2.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (64.6%) compared to most areas. The local workforce is concentrated in education, health, and public administration.

The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. It has far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average.