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Glanmire
2 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Glanmire, where the typical resident is 51. This is a small, sparsely populated community of just 28 people with a notable First Nations presence. The area is largely residential and car-dependent, though it has seen significant movement with over 60% of people moving in recently. It is a place where families with children are common, despite the absence of children under 15 in the most recent count.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51. First Nations people make up 17.9% of the population, which is far above the Australian average of 3.2%.
People born overseas make up 21.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. Those with English, Australian, and German ancestry are the most common.
Everyone in Glanmire speaks only English at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for those using another language.
A large majority of residents have no religion, at 67.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 36% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical family incomes are well above the national figure at $2,749 a week, though typical personal incomes are far below at $489.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with no one needing help with daily activities and 25% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.
The area has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 16.0%, far above the national average of 2.8%.
The five First Nations residents are much older than usual, with a typical age of 43, and earn a typical personal income of $1,375, which is far above the national figure.
Families with children make up 40.9% of households, and there are typically 2.5 people per home, which is about the same as the state average.
Monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure at $3,681, while typical weekly rents are well below at $289.
Public transport stops are far more frequent than in other areas, though it still takes 100 minutes to drive to the city.
The area is experiencing high turnover, with 64.3% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 39.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.
Glanmire is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.8, as there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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