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Glenrowan
1 km²
A significant number of children and a growing population make Glenrowan a changing community. The typical resident is 43, and the area has grown by 54% since 2011. While it is noticeably older than the national figure, the rise in children under 15 shows a shift toward younger families. Most people here live in detached houses and are born in Australia, creating a quiet, residential atmosphere in the Wangaratta region.
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The community is older than the state and national averages, though the typical age has dropped 14 years since 2011. Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. Only 4.2% use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.
About 40.3% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 47.3%.
Educational qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 12.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 rose to 35.4% since 2011.
Weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,531. Only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.5% of people. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average.
Unpaid care and housework are more common here than in most areas. Volunteers make up 18.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure, though this is down 17 points from 2011.
Family life is common, with 52.2% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why people per home is slightly higher than most similar areas.
Every single home in Glenrowan is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 12.7%, while 46.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average.
Cars are essential here, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. While 14.6% of people work from home, no one in the area commutes by public transport.
The area is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas have risen to 25.0%.
The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%, among the lowest for similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, while 59.2% of adults are working or looking for work.
Most homes are within a short walk of a school, park, or health service. However, no one can walk to a grocery store within 15 minutes.