Glendon

The community is far older than the national average, with 21.1% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 7.9% of the population, which is well above the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.9% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with 93% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, and none of the residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the dominant faith, shared by 76.3% of the population. Those reporting no religion make up 21.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical family and household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 32.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. However, typical personal weekly income is a little below the national figure.

Health trends are about the same as the rest of the country, with 27.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common reported condition.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 29.8% volunteering, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents are older and earn more than those in similar areas, with a typical personal income of $850 and a typical age of 46.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home and 71.6% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in Glendon is a separate house, and 54.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 83.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the drive to the city takes about 125 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Mining is a major industry, employing 36.5% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the national average, the unemployment rate is also much higher at 8.9%.

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