Glenreagh

The community is younger than most, and the high number of children helps explain why homes here are often larger. About 15% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is higher than the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.1% of people born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 83.9% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religion is less common here than in many other areas, with 38.4% of people reporting no religion. This is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%.

Incomes are significantly lower than the state and national averages. The typical weekly household income is $1,384, and only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents face more health challenges than most, with 33.1% having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly common at 12.5%, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid work is common here, as 27.2% of people care for children and 25.1% do significant housework. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in 88% of similar areas. This group is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 20, and a Year 12 completion rate of 31.7%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families make up 21.1% of households, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 38.8% are owned outright. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, at just 13.3%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and only 9.5% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 32% moving in the last five years—well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job opportunities are limited, with an unemployment rate of 7.4% and only 52.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, construction, or as technicians and labourers.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.6. Many homes are far from health services, groceries, and public transport.