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Glenlusk

7 km²

Much older than most similar areas, Glenlusk is a small, established community in the Greater Hobart region. The typical resident is 50 years old, far older than the national figure of 38. It is a stable, car-dependent neighbourhood where many people own their homes outright and live in large, detached houses. This sense of permanence is reflected in the low number of people moving into the area, creating a settled atmosphere for its 205 residents.

Household incomes here are high, yet Glenlusk's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The community is notably older than the state and national averages, with 21% of residents aged 65 and over. A higher number of people live in de facto relationships compared to most areas, while children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.9% born here. This is far below the national average for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the residents (50.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 39.7% of residents completing Year 12. Those with qualifications often hold certificates or diplomas, with engineering being the most common field of study.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, and the typical household earns $2,042 a week, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of $1,358.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition, and 8.3% need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of residents provide unpaid care (16.7%), which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.4% of the population. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $537, which is about the same as the national figure.

Households here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Very few people live alone (9.9%), which is far below the national average of 25.6%.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Home ownership is very strong, with 54.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Only 11.7% of workers work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 7.4% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 71.8%, far above the national average. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in health, education, or construction.

The neighbourhood is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.

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