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Greenmount
51 km²
Large detached houses and wide open spaces define the landscape of Greenmount. This rural-residential community is far younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up 23.1% of the population. It is a family-oriented place where most people are born in Australia and speak English at home. The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no public transport options available for residents.
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Families with children are common here; the typical resident is just 37, and children under 15 are well above the national figure. Seniors make up a much smaller share of the population than in most other areas.
The community is very homogeneous, with 87.5% of people born in Australia. The number of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average.
Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the share of people with no religion is well below the national figure.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher being far below the national figure.
Incomes are generally in line with the rest of the state, and the typical household earns about $1,608 a week.
Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with higher rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with a much higher share of people caring for children compared to the national figure.
First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population. This group is younger than the national average and earns a personal income well above the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. Most families are couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.
The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 83.7% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the national figure.
Residents rely heavily on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Only 10.2% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.
Movement into the area is moderately high, with 37.8% of people moving in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is higher here than in most areas, with a workforce concentrated in health care, construction, and education.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. While some homes are within walking distance of a park or school, there is no access to groceries or health services on foot.
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