Glenmaggie

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 55 and 30.8% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.6% of the community, which is well below national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the state or national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 39.1% and 38.7% respectively.

English is the main language for 82.1% of the community. While 6.8% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.8% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,274, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower than most areas, with the typical person earning $592 per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14%, though mental health conditions are a little below the state average.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 23.2% of people volunteering—well above the national average. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid housework, which is much higher than in most areas.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 54, and a typical income that is a little below the state figure.

About 30.7% of people live alone, which is well above the state average. Households are generally small, with 2.3 people per home, and 45.2% are couples without children.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, which make up 100% of the dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 61.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. No one commutes via public transport, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

About 31.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.2%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, and common industries include health, agriculture, and education.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 4.9% of homes are near a park.