Glenaroua

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.9% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion at 44.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 46.2%.

Qualifications are diverse, with 20.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the national figure, and Year 12 completion is also far below the national rate.

Incomes are strong here, with typical household earnings of $1,937 a week. This is a little above the national figure, and a much higher share of households earn over $3,000 weekly compared to most areas.

Mental health conditions are a little more common here than the national average at 10.1%. Around 27.9% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the rest of the country.

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 28.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are six First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is a little above the national figure, and their typical age is 20, which is noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.4% of families.

Every single home in Glenaroua is a separate house. Most are large, with 87% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is far less common here than across the nation.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 0% of people commute via public transport.

The community has seen a fair bit of movement, with 41.1% of people moving house in the last five years, which is a little above the national figure.

Employment is high, with 70.9% of people working full-time—far above the national average. Most people work in construction or agriculture, and 24.5% work from home.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.