Glenrowan

The community is older than the state and national average, with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over. While the typical resident is 45, children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.3%, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high proportion of the community reports having no religion at 43.7%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 44.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.9% of the population, which is well below the national average. About 43.8% of residents completed Year 12, a figure far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,543, which is a little below the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up only 6.3% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and asthma being the most frequent conditions.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 23.1% volunteering—well above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income is $2,874, which is far above the national figure, though typical personal income is a little below the national average.

Families are generally larger than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 57.5% of households, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which account for 99.2% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 44.3% owned outright, and very few people rent compared to the national average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than in the state.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%, well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4, far below the state average. While almost everyone can walk to a park, no one can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.