Glenlyon

The community is far older than the national figure, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.6%, which is well below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 19.5% of the population, a figure much higher than similar areas, although it remains well below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87% of residents. While 7.2% use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

The area is much less religious than most, with 55.9% of people reporting no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Glenlyon is highly qualified, with 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,477, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, 10.5% of people earn over $2,000 a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 37.8% of residents. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 12.1%.

Community spirit is high, with 23.9% of people volunteering—far above the Victorian average. Unpaid care is also common, with 21.1% of residents providing care, among the highest for its level.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 54, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are varied, with 31.2% of people living alone—well above the national figure. Only 5% of families are one-parent families, which is much lower than most areas.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, with 99.4% of homes being detached. Home ownership is very strong, as 55.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and zero public transport stops. This is consistent with the 33.2% of people who work from home.

About 37.4% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6% of the population.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in the state, at 55.3%. The workforce is diverse, with a mix of people in agriculture, healthcare, and professional roles.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.