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Glenview
3 km²
Daily life in Glenview revolves around large family homes and a strong reliance on cars. The community has aged significantly, with a typical resident now 45 and the population shrinking by 45% since 2011. It is a relatively affluent area where a high proportion of households earn more than $3,000 a week. Most residents live in detached houses and enjoy a professional or trade-based lifestyle in a quiet, residential setting.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 45. While the proportion of seniors has risen by 13 points since 2011, the number of children has fallen sharply by 16 points over the same period.
People born overseas make up 17.3% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Queensland average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the dominant language, used by 92.4% of residents. This is consistent with the fact that no one in the community reports speaking little or no English.
About 44.8% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 24 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 20.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas, and the number of people finishing Year 12 has risen since 2011.
Household incomes are very high, with 26.5% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical weekly household income is $2,333, though this has fallen since 2011.
Residents generally report good health, with rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues being much lower than in most other areas.
Unpaid housework is common here, with 26.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the state average. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. Very few people live alone, and 59.8% of households consist of couples with children.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 97.7% of homes being separate dwellings. Outright home ownership has surged to 40.2% since 2011, while the proportion of renters has fallen by 89 points.
Car ownership is universal, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. This is reflected in the workforce, where 62.6% of people drive to work, although working from home has risen to 15.3%.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, with a low unemployment rate of 3.7%. Many residents work in construction, health care, or retail.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or public transport within 15 minutes.