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Greenleigh

7 km²

Greenleigh is characterised by well-off households and mostly owner-occupied homes.

It's also marked by a somewhat older age profile and a moderately large population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population676▼ -5.2%since 2011Median age50 yrs▲ +11.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.4%People aged 65 and over21.0%Children under 1513.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43838

Age structure

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 37%, followed by Seniors (65+) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)37.4%
Seniors (65+)21.0%
Young adults (25–44)16.1%
Youth (15–24)13.2%
Children (0–14)13.0%

Marital status

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Married58%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced6%
  • Widowed3%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia83.0%
England4.4%
New Zealand1.0%
India0.4%
Italy0.4%

Language

People using another language at home5.0%

Language used at home

In Greenleigh, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (2%).

English only92.5%
Italian1.6%

Religion

People with no religion39.9%

Religious affiliation

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (41%) and Hinduism (1%).

  • Christianity58%
  • No religion41%
  • Hinduism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1272.7%

Highest year of school

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 10 (16%) and Year 9 or below (5%).

Year 1272.7%
Year 1015.2%
Year 9 or below5.2%
Year 113.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,335▲ +45.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$3,263▲ +19.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,634▲ +24.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week29.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week49.8%

Household income distribution

In Greenleigh, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 42%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (22%) and $650–$1,499 (15%).

$4,000 or more36.5%
$1,500–$2,99919.7%
$650–$1,49913.3%
$3,000–$3,99913.3%
Under $6504.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.5%People with a mental health condition7.4%People needing help with daily activities1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis12.9%
Other condition9.9%
Asthma8.1%
Mental health7.4%
Heart disease4.9%
Diabetes4.7%
Cancer3.7%
Lung condition0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.1%People providing unpaid care16.8%People caring for children unpaid30.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -12.9%since 2011One-parent families7.6%

Family composition

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples with children58%
  • Couples without children34%
  • One-parent families8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$465—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,485▲ +8.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting5.6%Homes owned outright56.6%Separate (detached) houses89.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Owned outright at 57%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (6%).

  • Owned outright57%
  • Owned with a mortgage37%
  • Rented6%

Types of homes

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%).

  • Separate house89%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached11%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)68.0%
Worked at home14.1%
Car (passenger)4.0%
Bicycle0.8%
Walked0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.8%Labour-force participation64.7%Employed full-time64.5%

Industries people work in

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 29%, followed by Construction (11%) and Professional & technical (11%).

Public administration & safety28.8%
Construction10.4%
Professional & technical10.4%
Health care & social assistance9.1%
Education & training6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
Accommodation & food5.9%
Transport & warehousing4.5%
Manufacturing3.5%
Other services3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Greenleigh, the largest group is Professionals at 29%, followed by Managers (23%) and Clerical & administrative (17%).

Professionals28.8%
Managers22.7%
Clerical & administrative17.3%
Technicians & trades10.7%
Community & personal service8.5%
Sales workers5.6%
Labourers4.3%
Machinery operators & drivers2.4%

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