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Glen Innes
10 km²
Far fewer people work or look for work in Glen Innes than in most similar areas. This is an ageing community where the typical resident is 48, and nearly 30% of the population are seniors. It is a place of contrasting social scales, with a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community alongside a population that has shrunk by 10% since 2011. Residents generally face lower incomes and higher rates of long-term health issues than the national average.
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The area has a very high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 9.5%, which has risen sharply since 2011. It is far older than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 48 and a senior population that has climbed to 29.6%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, and only 3.0% of people use another language at home, far below the New South Wales average. Very few people, just 0.2%, speak little or no English.
Christianity remains the most common faith for 53.5% of the community. Those with no religion make up 31.6%, which is a little below the state average but has risen 10 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The share of people who completed Year 12 also fell by 11 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $857 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly fell by 11 points since 2011.
Health challenges are common here, as 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes arthritis and mental health issues, and 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is a little above the national average at 16.0%. However, the number of people caring for children unpaid has fallen by 18 points since 2011.
Living arrangements are distinctive, as 39.3% of people live alone and one-parent families make up 24.1% of households, both figures far exceeding the national average.
Separate houses are very common, and 39.9% of homes are owned outright. While renting has become more common since 2011, typical weekly rent at $230 is far below the state average.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as 0.0% of people now commute by public transport. About 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.
Around 35.8% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.7% of the population, which is well above the national average.
The unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.8%. Many people work in health care, social assistance, or retail, but only 43.7% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 74.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. While schools and parks are very accessible, only 32.8% of homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.