Glenwood

The community is much older than most areas, with children under 15 making up only 12% of the population. About 28.8% of residents are seniors, and there is a higher-than-usual rate of people in de facto relationships at 16.1%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 46% and 32.1% respectively. While 18.5% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 86.1% of the community. Only 2.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A high number of residents report no religion at 44.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.8%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 28.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with the typical household earning just $790 a week. Only 3.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Health challenges are significant here; 44.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above national figures.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.2% of people providing support, though only 10.2% volunteer. There is also a higher-than-usual proportion of former Defence Force members at 5.5%.

First Nations residents are older than most, with a typical age of 35. This group faces significant challenges, with a far higher unemployment rate of 28.6% compared to the national figure.

Living arrangements are often small, with 33.7% of people living alone and a typical household size of 2.1 people. Couples without children are the most common family type at 48.6%.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 58.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is rare at 8.7%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than usual at $921.

Cars are essential for travel, as there are no public transport stops in the area. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the typical drive to the city takes 132 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.8% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are low at 3.3%, far below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than elsewhere, at only 31.2% of adults. The unemployment rate is among the highest at 15.5%, far above the state figure.

The area is not walkable, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. Almost all amenities require a car to reach.