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Glenning Valley
6 km²
A growing number of families have moved into Glenning Valley, where larger homes and higher incomes set it apart from similar areas. The community is mostly made up of detached houses and is quite affluent, with many households earning well above the national figure. It is a place where children are common and the typical resident is 41. This creates a residential character defined by large family homes and a strong reliance on cars for daily travel.
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Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 41, the proportion of seniors is well below the state and national figures.
The area is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, with 84.6% of people born in Australia. Only 14% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.
English is the main language for 93.7% of residents. This is far below the state and national proportions of people who use a language other than English at home.
About 41.8% of the community report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 53%.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 22.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average.
Income levels are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,252. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.
About 29.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas.
Unpaid work is common, with 32.5% of people caring for children and 28.1% doing significant housework, both of which are well above national figures.
First Nations people make up 3.9% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. The typical First Nations resident is noticeably younger at 17 years old.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 63.1% of households are couples with children.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 95.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $460, which is a little above the state average.
Most people rely on cars, as 50% drive to work and only 0.5% use public transport. However, 27.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.
About 33.9% of residents moved in the last five years, a rate higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare, at just 2.1%.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, with a rate of 67.7%. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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