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Glenmorgan

1,376 km²

Far fewer people were born overseas in Glenmorgan than in the rest of the country, with 93.4% of the population born in Australia. This small community of 121 people is notably older than the state and national average, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. It is a place where most people live in detached houses and a high proportion of adults work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 46 and a high proportion of seniors. It also has a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas, at 17.6%.

Most residents have English or Australian ancestry, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at only 5%.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is much more common here than in most areas, with 66.1% of people identifying as Christian and far fewer saying they have no religion compared to the state average.

About 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure. Qualifications are often linked to the local economy, with nearly a quarter of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household incomes are far below the national figure at $900, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People with long-term health conditions are well below the national figure, though the rate of those needing help with daily activities is slightly higher than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 30.7% of residents volunteering—a figure far above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical person in this group is much older than the state average at 52 years.

A huge proportion of the community lives alone at 55.3%, which is far above the state and national figures.

Every home in Glenmorgan is a separate house, and 36.2% are owned outright, which is well above the national average. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of just $100.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport available and no homes without a motor vehicle. However, 31.9% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

About 34.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

The local workforce is very active, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a much higher proportion of full-time employment than most areas. Nearly 70% of workers are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and almost no amenities within a 15-minute walk except for a few schools.

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