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Glengarry
1 km²
Much younger than most similar areas, Glengarry is a growing community of around 703 people in the Latrobe region. It is defined by a significant shift towards young families, with the typical resident now just 37 years old. This change is reflected in the high number of children and the prevalence of large, detached family homes. The area has become noticeably more affluent since 2011, with a typical weekly household income of $2,045.
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The community has grown younger since 2011, as the typical age fell by 15 years to 37. Children under 15 now make up 21.2% of the population, which is well above the Victorian figure of 18.0%.
The area is predominantly Australian born, with 91.2% born here and only 5.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.1% of residents using another language at home, which is among the lowest for its level.
A majority of residents now report no religion, at 54.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a 40 point rise since 2011.
While 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is far below the Victorian average of 29.2%. Many residents hold trade qualifications, with 50.4% having a Certificate III or IV.
Income has risen sharply since 2011, with typical weekly household earnings now $2,045. This is a little above the national figure, and 25.2% of households now earn $3,000 or more a week.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.8% of people. However, only 5.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.
There is a strong focus on unpaid care, with 34.4% of people caring for children, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering is also higher than most areas at 18.8%.
The area is dominated by families, with 66% being couples with children and a typical household size of 2.8 people, which is higher than the national figure of 2.5.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 88.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 8.1%, far below the national average of 30.6%.
Car ownership is universal, as 0% of homes have no motor vehicle. Almost everyone uses a car to get to work, and 0% of the population commutes via public transport.
The population is relatively stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 67.6%. The unemployment rate is also quite low at 2.7%, which is a little below the national average.
Everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school, and 86.6% are close to groceries. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.