Glengarry North

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 46. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, which is about the same as the state average, de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.1%, which is far below the state and national figures. Ancestry is predominantly Australian (45.1%) and English (40.5%).

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A higher than usual proportion of people report having no religion (43.7%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 45.1%.

A high 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though only 30.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

The typical family income of $1,687 per week is well below the state and national figures. However, 21.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

People needing help with daily activities are much less common here than in most areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid work is very common, with 31.4% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 33.1% caring for children, both figures being far above the state average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state figure. The small First Nations presence is older than usual, with a typical age of 73.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 53.4% of households, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (98.7%), and 46.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is much lower here than in the rest of the state, typically $225 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. The drive to the city is very long, taking around 179 minutes.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 30.2% of people having moved in the last five years compared to 40.7% nationally.

People working or looking for work make up 61.1% of adults. Local jobs are varied, with the highest concentrations in agriculture, manufacturing, and education.

The area has a very low walkability score of 0.2, meaning it is heavily car-dependent. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, schools, or health services.