Greenlands

The community has a wide age spread, with children under 15 making up 24.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. About 20.9% of residents are seniors, and there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the national average. English and Scottish ancestries are common among those with overseas roots.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

A plurality of the population has no religion, at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also prominent at 43.9%.

About 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national average. The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, though these are small primary schools.

Incomes are much lower here than in most areas, with a typical household earning $1,147 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than the state average, with 24.6% affected. Mental health conditions are also lower than the national figure.

This is a high-participation community, where 22.4% of people volunteer and 16.9% provide unpaid care. A notable 8.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure well above the state average.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the general population, with a typical age of just 13 years.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 50.8% having children. About 23.1% of people live alone, which is about the same as across Australia.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, and 50.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are both well below the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to get to work. Every single home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as only 29.1% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 24.5% of the workforce. While 61.7% of people work full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the state average.

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