Glen Cairn

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 15.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher proportion of children under 15 than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German. Only 9.9% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the sole language spoken at home for 96.5% of the community. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

The community is more religious than most similar areas, with 66% of people identifying as Christian. Only 29.1% report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Around 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 46.8% have completed Year 12, both of which are far below national figures. Qualifications are often in engineering, agriculture, or management.

Personal incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly income of $581. Typical family incomes are also well below the national figure, at $1,542 per week.

About 10.6% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure. However, only 2.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

Community members are very active in unpaid work, with 35% spending 15 or more hours on housework and 19.7% providing unpaid care. This level of care is among the highest for similar areas.

The community has a significant First Nations population of 22 people. While their typical personal income is much lower than most areas, their household income is far above the national and state figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 63.5% of families.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 48.8% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is very rare here, at just 9.3%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of residents use public transport to commute. No home in the community is without a motor vehicle.

The population is quite stable, with only 28% of people moving into the area in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 61.8%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in health care, agriculture, or retail.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.