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Glenhaven
7 km²
A typical family income of $3,104 a week makes Glenhaven one of the most affluent areas in the region. This community is notably older than the national average, with many residents aged 65 and over. It is a professional, highly educated neighborhood where large family homes are the norm. The area's character is shaped by high incomes and a strong preference for home ownership, creating a stable and wealthy residential enclave in Greater Sydney.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 48 and a high proportion of seniors at 27.2%. Conversely, de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.
People born overseas make up 26% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
While 15.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state and national figures. Very few people speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 67% of people identifying as Christian. This means the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
This is a highly qualified area, where 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 67.8%.
Weekly household incomes are among the highest at this level, with 42% of homes earning $3,000 or more. Typical personal weekly income is $950, which is a little above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are slightly more common than the national average, while mental health conditions are much lower than in most similar areas.
Volunteering is well above the national figure at 18.5%. Additionally, a higher number of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to most areas.
The First Nations community is small, but those who live here have a Year 12 completion rate of 84.4%, which is far above the state average.
Family homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families and people living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.
Rental properties are very rare at just 6.3%, while 86.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright, but those with mortgages face typical monthly payments that are far above the national figure.
Working from home is very common, with 45.2% of the workforce doing so. While the area has many public transport stops, only 0.9% of people use it to commute.
The population is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also well below the state average.
The local workforce is dominated by professionals and managers. The unemployment rate of 3.5% is a little below the national figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with very few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, almost all homes are within a short walk of a park.