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Glenoran
248 km²
Far from the bustle of the city, Glenoran is a sparsely populated rural area in Western Australia. It is a community of about 97 people where many residents are older than the national figure, though a surprising number of children also live here. This quiet setting is reflected in the housing, where most people live in large, detached homes that they own outright. It is a place where people are deeply involved in their local surroundings, with high rates of volunteering.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors make up 21.6% of the population, well above the national figure, though children under 15 are also common at 20.6%.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common. Around 14.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than similar areas but far below the Western Australian average.
English is the primary language for 94.8% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.
A large majority of residents, 58.8%, have no religion. This is among the highest proportions for its level and far above the national figure.
Many residents have completed Year 12, but those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than in the state or nation. Common qualifications include certificates and diplomas.
Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures. While 15.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more.
People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas. However, reports of long-term health and mental health conditions are well below the national average.
Volunteering is very high here, with 33.3% of people participating, far above the national figure. About 28.2% of residents also provide unpaid care for children.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the typical age for First Nations residents is 17, noticeably younger than the state average.
Families with children are common, making up 56.8% of households. About 25% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.
Large homes are the norm, with 90% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 57.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute. Interestingly, 28.6% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.
The community is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While more people are working or looking for work than in similar areas, the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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