Glenridding

The population is notably older than the national figure, with 21.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.7%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 52.1%.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of the community. While 5.0% use another language at home, this is still far below the state and national figures.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 40.2% report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 25.9% of people completing Year 12 and just 3.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical personal weekly income of $597, which is well below the national figure. Typical household income is also much lower than most other areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 33.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is more common than usual, yet volunteering is much lower than in most areas. About 14.2% of people provide unpaid care.

First Nations residents in Glenridding have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average. However, their typical personal income of $389 is well below the national figure.

The community has a high number of people living alone (34.2%) and one-parent families (21.4%), both of which are well above the national average.

Most homes are separate houses, and 36.0% are owned outright, which is well above the state figure. Typical weekly rent is $285, well below the national average.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 16.7% of homes having no motor vehicle—a figure well above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

About 31.7% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Mining is a major local industry, employing 26.1% of the workforce. While full-time employment is higher than in most areas, the unemployment rate of 8.2% is well above the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many people living within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.