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Glenorie
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Far more children live here than in most similar areas, making Glenorie (L) a notably young community. The typical resident is 37, and the population has grown by 17% since 2011. It is an affluent area where many people work from home or hold professional roles. Most residents live in large, detached family homes, creating a residential character focused on family life.
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Children under 15 make up 25.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical age of 37 is a little younger than the Australian average.
While 81.9% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 16.2%, though this remains far below the state and national averages.
People using another language at home rose to 12.7% since 2011, which is much higher than in similar areas, although still well below the national figure.
About 60.2% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 33.5%, a figure that is about the same as the New South Wales average.
The community is well-qualified, with 62.6% of adults completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 22.3%.
This is a high-earning area where the typical weekly household income is $2,298, well above the national figure. In 2021, 36.7% of households earned $3,000 or more a week.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 23.5% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.
Unpaid care is common here, with 34.2% of people caring for children, a rate well above the national figure. About 16% of the community also do volunteer work.
Homes are typically large, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Nearly 70% of families consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 98.6% of homes being separate dwellings. Large homes are the norm, as 95% have three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. However, 26.7% of the workforce now works from home, a significant increase since 2011.
The community is relatively stable, with only 29.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.1%. Many residents work in construction, professional, or technical roles.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and groceries, though no residents have health services within that distance.