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Glandore
1 km²
A far higher proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher in Glandore than in the rest of South Australia. This well-qualified community is also diverse, with many residents born overseas and a strong variety of languages spoken at home. It is a highly accessible area where most people live in smaller homes and rely on an excellent public transport network. The neighbourhood is predominantly professional and well-paid, though it has a notably high number of renters.
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The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the state average. It is a relatively adult community, with children under 15 and seniors making up smaller shares of the population than in most other similar areas.
Birthplaces are diverse here, with 27.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the state figure. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are significant groups from India, China, and Nepal.
Language diversity is high, with 24.3% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is well above the South Australian average, though very few people here speak little or no English.
People with no religion make up 43.5% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. This figure is well above the national average, while Christianity follows at 40.4%.
Education levels are very high, with 36.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Most residents completed Year 12, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.
This is a high-earning area where typical family weekly incomes are $2,290, which is a little above the state and national figures. About 22.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.3% of residents, which is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.2% of people.
Volunteering is common here, with 18.2% of people pitching in, which is well above the national figure. However, the share of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is much lower than most areas.
First Nations residents in Glandore are noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 24. They also have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than most similar areas.
Living arrangements are varied, with 31.1% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Roughly 59% of households consist of couples with children.
Renters are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 34.9% of households. Homes are generally smaller, with far fewer three-bedroom properties than the state average.
Public transport use is very high, with 10.2% commuting this way—well above the national figure. This is supported by a high number of transit stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.
The area is a hub for newcomers, with 27.2% of the population arriving from overseas recently. This is far above both the state and national figures.
A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.
The area experiences a much higher rate of theft and burglary than most similar areas. Property damage is also much more frequent, though motor vehicle theft is among the lowest for this level.
Glandore is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.
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