Glossop

The population is noticeably older than the state average, with 23% of residents aged 65 or over. This is reflected in the small number of children under 15, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has strong English and Australian ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average.

A higher number of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, with Greek and Punjabi being common. About 4.1% of residents speak little or no English, which is a little above the state average.

About 44.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 43.7%.

The area has a much lower rate of higher education than most, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,482, which is about the same as the state average. However, the proportion of high-earning households is lower than in most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate a little above the national average, with arthritis and asthma being the most common issues.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.1% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Glossop have a median personal income of $725, which is well above the state and national figures. Nearly 46% speak a First Nations language, a rate far above the national average.

Family life is common here, as 50.9% of households consist of couples with children. About 24.7% of people live alone, which is well below the South Australian average.

Every single home in Glossop is a separate house, and 82.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and typical rents are well below the national figure.

The community is very car-reliant, with 69.2% of workers driving to work. While there are more public transport stops than in many similar areas, the walk to the nearest stop is quite long.

This is a very stable community where only 18.2% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average. Interestingly, there has been a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

More people are employed full-time here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare.

The area has seen a big drop in crime over the last five years, though the rate of assault and robbery remains much higher than in most similar areas.

Glossop is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few residents can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.