Glenquarry

The community is far older than the state or national average, with 22.6% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is lower than most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than across New South Wales. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 92.0% of the population. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 57.5% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.3% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

Glenquarry is a wealthy area, with typical family incomes well above the New South Wales figure. About 35.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with a rate far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do a significant amount of unpaid housework.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations population here is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 16.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is higher than most areas and is consistent with the fact that 61.4% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in Glenquarry is a separate house, and 54.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Monthly home-loan payments are among the highest for this level.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 36.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The most common jobs are as managers or professionals, though agriculture remains a key industry.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.