Federal Electorate · Area profile
Bradfield
99 km²
A far higher share of residents hold university degrees than the national average, marking Bradfield as an exceptionally well-qualified community. The area is affluent and diverse, with a population that has grown by 18% since 2011. It is a family-oriented place where many people work from home and typical incomes sit well above the state figure. The neighbourhood is very walkable and generally enjoys a high standard of health.
Bradfield's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 58 schools serve Bradfield.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It has a larger share of children and seniors than most areas, and a very low proportion of people in de facto relationships.
Overseas birth rates are far above the national average at 45.8%, a figure that rose 8.2 percentage points since 2011. English and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 38.5% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This has risen 13 percentage points since 2011, and Mandarin is the most common non-English language.
About 40.7% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well above the state average and rose 19 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 42.5%.
This is a highly educated community where over half of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the state figure at 84.3%.
Incomes are very high, with 43% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average. The typical family income of $3,150 per week is well above the state figure.
Residents here are healthier than in most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and a mental health rate that is well below the national figure.
Volunteering is much higher than most areas, and a high share of people provide unpaid childcare or housework. This is consistent with the large number of families living here.
Homes are larger than usual with 2.8 people per dwelling. This is reflected in the low number of people living alone and a low rate of one-parent families compared to the state.
Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments both among the highest at this level. Detached houses are less common than in most areas, while 36% of homes are owned outright.
Working from home is very common, with 52.7% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national average. Public transport is highly accessible, with most people living just 3 minutes from a stop.
Movement is typical for the region, with 40.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14% of the population, a figure that fell slightly since 2011.
Full-time employment is higher than most areas, and the unemployment rate is lower than the national figure. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in technical or health fields.
The area is very walkable, with 90.3% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Access to health services, schools, and parks is far above the state average.