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Glenisla

379 km²

A car-dependent lifestyle is the norm in Glenisla, where residents live in a sparsely populated area with no nearby shops or services. The community is very small, with only 23 people, and it is notably older than most areas with a typical resident aged 58. While there are no children under 15, the area is home to a highly active group of adults who are more likely to volunteer and provide unpaid care than people in other similar places.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 58. There are currently no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over living here.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and the number of people born overseas is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national proportions of people who speak another language.

About 39.1% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Many residents have a high school education, with 57.1% completing Year 12. This is a little below the national figure, though 19% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $2,125, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746 and much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas and no residents reporting a mental health condition.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 33.3% volunteering—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are smaller than in most areas, with typically 2.0 people per dwelling compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Rental costs are among the lowest for this level at just $34 a week, while typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,733.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country, at 66.7%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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