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Braeside
9 km²
An older population of just 31 people defines Braeside, where the typical resident is 56. This sparsely populated area is largely non-residential, with no children or seniors recorded in the latest census. It is a transient community where over half the residents have moved in recently, and many have roots overseas. The area feels more like a professional or industrial hub than a traditional suburb, with a high number of full-time workers and a small number of homes.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 56 and no children under 15 or seniors over 65. De facto relationships are well above the national average at 20.0%, and the total population grew 121% since 2011 to reach 31 people.
People born overseas make up 41.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 48.4%, followed by Irish at 16.1%.
English is the main language for 71.0% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 9.7%, which is far below the Victorian figure of 27.6%.
A high number of residents have no religion at 45.2%, a figure that is well above the national average and rose 19 points since 2016. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.3%.
The workforce is well qualified, with 19.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 54.8% having completed Year 12. Engineering and creative arts are the most common fields of study.
Typical personal weekly incomes are a little above the national figure at $900. While typical household incomes are far below the national average, 19.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.
Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 12.9% of people, far below the national figure. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
A striking 12.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is far above the national average. There are no volunteers or people providing unpaid care in the area.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is among the lowest for similar areas.
Homes are very small, with a typical size of 1.3 people, far below the national figure of 2.5.
Typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $504, having risen $147 since 2016. The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,998.
Public transport options are plentiful with 47 stops, but no one uses them to commute. Most people drive or walk to work, and 13.6% work from home.
The area is highly mobile, with 54.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.0% of the population.
Job prospects are strong with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a high full-time employment rate of 72.7%. Most people work in manufacturing, construction, or retail.
The area is a significant business hub with 1,407 businesses. Job skills are rated high, sitting in the top 20% of similar areas.
The area receives 698mm of annual rainfall, which is well above the Victorian average. The average maximum temperature is 20.1 degrees.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and public transport, but very few are near schools or health services. The walkability score is 5.4, which is slightly below the state average.