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Glenore Grove
4 km²
Every single home in Glenore Grove is a separate house, making it a purely detached residential community. This small area of 662 people has grown by 18% since 2011 and is noticeably older than most, with a typical resident aged 41. It is a place where large households are common and car dependence is absolute. Residents here are more likely to be Indigenous than in most other areas, contributing to a distinct local character within the Lockyer Valley.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 7.3%, which is well above the national figure and has risen 6.5 points since 2011. While the typical resident is 41, there has been a significant increase in seniors, with those aged 65 and over now making up 17.1% of the community.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and there are effectively no residents who speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 43.7% of the community. This figure has risen sharply by 29 points since 2011, though Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.6%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 40% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly family income is $1,839, which is a little below the national figure. While 19.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, personal incomes have trended downward since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.7% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national average, and 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a notable part of local life, as 13.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas. Additionally, 5.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Family groups are common, as 58.1% of households consist of couples with children, while only 21% of people live alone.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 85.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than across the state, and 36.6% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.
Car ownership is universal, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. This is reflected in the commute, where 62.5% of workers drive to work, and only 1% use public transport.
The community has seen significant movement, with 41.5% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 59.8%, and the local workforce is concentrated in labouring and trades. Those working or looking for work make up 57.8% of adults, though this has fallen 21 points since 2011.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 0.4. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.