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Glenrock

40 km²

Sparsely populated and much older than most areas, Glenrock is a small community with just 35 residents. It is a predominantly adult environment where the typical resident is 52 and there are no children or seniors. This unique demographic profile is paired with a strong First Nations presence and a workforce that earns well below the national figure. Life here is deeply car-dependent, with few residents moving into the area over the last five years.

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The community is far older than the national average, and there are no children under 15 or seniors over 65. First Nations people make up 17.1% of the population, which is far above the figures for Queensland and Australia.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are mostly of English, Australian, and German descent.

English is the only language spoken in the home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English.

About 42.9% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Another 34.3% of the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 36.7% of residents completing Year 12. This is consistent with a typical personal income that is well below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,024, far below the national figure of $1,746, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

A high number of residents need help with daily activities, at 11.4%, which is well above the national figure. However, those with long-term health conditions are fewer than in most areas.

The area has a high rate of unpaid carers at 36.7%, far above the national figure. It also has a higher proportion of volunteers and former Defence Force members than most similar places.

There are six First Nations residents, whose typical age of 43 is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical household income is a little above the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, at 18.2%.

Typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $300. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the Queensland average.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 17.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 56.7%, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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