Mount Glasgow

The community is much older than the national average, with 20.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Born-overseas residents make up just 3.3% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify with English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 75% of the community, and no one reported speaking another language or having little to no English, which is far below state and national levels.

A higher proportion of people here have no religion, at 43.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 29.3%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 28.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 9.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the state average.

While typical family income is about the same as the national figure, typical household income is well below the Victorian average at $1,199 a week. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, with 31.5% of people living with a long-term condition and 10.9% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above national levels.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 19.3%, and more people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most areas. However, very few people provide unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 45.7% of people live alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Because of this, the typical home holds only 2.2 people.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 42.9% are owned outright. No one in Mount Glasgow rents, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. It takes 105 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 14.1% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 71.9%, though the unemployment rate is also well above the national figure at 8.3%. Many residents work in healthcare, manufacturing, or construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.