Glentromie

Seniors make up 31.8% of the population, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children are rare here, with only 6.8% under 15, while de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.

Overseas birth is common, with 31.8% born abroad, a figure well above the Australian average. English and Scottish ancestries are most prominent, and 6.8% of residents were born in the Philippines.

About 15.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken here.

Christianity is the main faith for 59.1% of residents. Only 22.7% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While only 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a high 63.9% have completed Year 12, which is well above the national average.

Incomes are high in Glentromie, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,583, well above the national figure of $1,746. Over 22% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, with no one reporting a mental health condition or needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 27.3% of residents, similar to the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 38.9% of residents helping out, far above the state average of 15.9%. However, unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Half of the families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Weekly rent is very low at $100, far below the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,750, which is about the same as the state average.

The area is car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, and the drive time to the city is 84 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 50% of residents moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Employment is very high, with no one unemployed and 69.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.