Glenmore Park

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with 23.8% of people being children under 15. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 8.8%, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

About 20.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this is well below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

While 16.8% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state average of 26.6%. English remains the primary language for 80.7% of the population.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the country, as the 28.0% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 60.6%.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, and 22.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher. The area is well-served by schools, with 24 located within 3 km.

Income levels are very high, with 37.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $2,682 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents generally report better health than average, as the 24.9% with a long-term health condition is lower than most areas. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 34.3% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than most areas at 9.7%.

First Nations people in this area are younger and earn more than those in the rest of the state. The unemployment rate for this group is 5.5%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 70.2% of all families.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are typically high at $2,400 per month, and typical weekly rent is well above the national figure at $480.

Most people rely on cars, but 30.2% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average. Public transport access is strong, with 98.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is relatively mobile, with 37.9% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

The local workforce is very active, with 73.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Health care, construction, and education are the top industries.

Most residents can easily walk to a park or school within 15 minutes. However, access to groceries is a challenge, as only 34.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a store.