Glenroy

The community is quite young for the region, with only 3.9% of residents aged 65 or over, which is far below the national figure. About 17.1% of the population are children under 15, and the typical resident is 40 years old.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with overseas roots primarily identify as English or Scottish.

English is the main language for 92.1% of the community. While only 6.6% use another language at home, this is actually higher than most similar areas, and some residents speak little or no English.

Religious views are split, with 47.4% identifying as Christian and 42.1% reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure.

While very few adults hold a bachelor degree, 70.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the state average. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Incomes here are generally high, with a typical weekly personal income of $966, well above the state average. About 15.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, though no households earn more than $3,000 weekly.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 15.8% having a long-term health condition and no one reporting a mental health condition or a need for help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 36.9% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also common, with 30.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

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

Families are larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up the vast majority of households at 76.2%.

Every single home in Glenroy is a separate house, and 81.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, though typical weekly rents are far below the state average at $80.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 17.6% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures.

Work is dominated by the land, with 64.7% of people employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and there is no unemployment.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 4.9% of homes are within walking distance of a park.