Glenthorne

Glenthorne is noticeably older than most of Australia, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. About 5.1% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.0% of people born overseas—far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, though 5.6% of people use another language at home. This is higher than in similar areas, but still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 52.6%, while 32.5% of residents report no religion. This proportion of non-religious people is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer residents have completed Year 12 compared to the state and national averages.

Incomes are significantly lower than typical figures across the state; the usual weekly household income is $1,158, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 32.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health and arthritis are the most frequently reported issues.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 30.5% spending 15 or more hours a week on housework—well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common than in the state average.

There are 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $224 is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure.

The area has a high number of couples with children and couples without children. Only 19.1% of people live alone, which is well below the state and national averages.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, and 46.1% are owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, at just 11.2% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. Every single home in Glenthorne owns at least one motor vehicle.

About 35.3% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 54.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. Many of those employed work in retail trade or health care.

Walking to local services is difficult, with a walkability score that is far below the state average. Most residents cannot reach a school, health service, or grocery store within a 15-minute walk.