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Glenlee

156 km²

High weekly incomes and strong home ownership set Glenlee apart from most similar areas. This small community in Victoria is defined by a prosperous, working population with a strong connection to the land. It is a family-oriented place where children are more common than the national average, and almost every home is a large, separate house. The area is very quiet and stable, with very few people moving in or out and a high own-rate of volunteering.

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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure. However, it has a high proportion of children under 15 at 21.1%, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%.

Every resident was born in Australia, and there is no diversity in birthplace. The most common ancestries are Australian, German, English and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

Religion is common here, with 67.6% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 19.7%, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Over half of residents have completed Year 12, and many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and environment, which is consistent with the local industry.

This is a wealthy area where 52.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly family income is $3,374, well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy; only 19.7% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 47.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare at 35.1%.

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

Families are common, with 75.4% of homes being couples with children, and typical households are slightly larger than the national average.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, and 69.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. All homes in the area have three or more bedrooms.

The area is car-dependent with no public transport, and 46.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Most people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 70.7% employed full-time.

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

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