Upper Glastonbury

The community is far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with 50% of residents aged between 45 and 64. De facto relationships are far below the national figure, while married couples make up 78% of the population.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with a birthplace figure far below the national average. Those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English, Irish or German.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas; 55.4% of residents identify as Christian, and the 25% who have no religion is far below the national figure.

While nearly 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree, Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 31.7%. Many residents hold certificates in agriculture and environment or management.

Typical weekly family income is $1,468, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are slightly less likely to have long-term health conditions than the state average, with arthritis being the most reported condition at 16.1%.

This is a highly active community where 24.4% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, with 11.1% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $200, though typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the state average at $2,000.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport options, which helps explain why 46.2% of the workforce—far above the national figure—works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 13% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Full-time employment is very high at 73.1%, far above the national figure, with no one currently unemployed. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.