Gledhow

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

While 16.8% of people were born overseas—higher than in similar areas—this is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Most people speak only English at home, though the 6.1% who use another language is higher than in similar areas. Very few people speak little or no English.

More than half the population (51.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.4%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people completed Year 12 compared to the state average.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figures, with typical household weekly earnings of $1,473. Only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 11% of residents. This is slightly above the national rate of 8.8%.

Unpaid care is very common here; 15.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most similar areas. A high number of residents also care for children unpaid.

First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 48.1%, which is far above the national figure. However, typical personal incomes are much lower than in most areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 98.4% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 91.3% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 70.2% of people driving to work. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

The community has seen some movement, with 35.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is higher than in similar areas, though lower than the state average.

More people are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Common industries include health care, retail, and construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents cannot walk to health services, groceries, or schools within 15 minutes.