# Braybrook

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Maribyrnong › 3019, VIC

Area: 7 km²

Over half of the people in Braybrook were born overseas, making it one of the most culturally diverse areas in the region. The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 34. This is a high-growth area that has seen its population climb by 20% since 2011. The mix of young adults and a strong overseas-born population gives the suburb a distinct, international character.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 34, which is noticeably younger than the Victorian and national figure of 38. While the population has grown to over 19,000 people, there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 19,068 | +19.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 34 yrs | +6.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | +41.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.8% | +13.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.6% | -12.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.7% | +68.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 39.2%, Older adults (45–64) 21.0%, Children (0–14) 15.6%, Youth (15–24) 12.4%, Seniors (65+) 11.8%

**Marital status** — Never married 46.7%, Married 36.4%, Divorced 9.0%, Widowed 4.4%, Separated 3.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

A striking 50.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese ancestry is the most common, making up 22.5% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 50.1% | +2.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 44.2%, Vietnam 18.1%, India 5.6%, China 2.6%, Philippines 2.4%, New Zealand 1.4%, England 1.0%, Italy 0.7%, Nepal 0.3%, South Africa 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Vietnamese 22.5%, English 14.4%, Chinese 13.5%, Australian 13.3%, Indian 4.8%, Irish 4.5%, Italian 3.4%, Scottish 3.3%, Filipino 3.3%, Greek 1.6%, German 1.4%, Dutch 0.5%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, with 57.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 57.1% | -2.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 13.6% | -16.4% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 36.7%, Vietnamese 23.8%, Cantonese 4.9%, Mandarin 2.9%, Arabic 1.4%, Tagalog 1.2%, Greek 0.9%, Italian 0.9%, Hindi 0.7%, Punjabi 0.4%

## Religion

About 33% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure. Buddhism is also prominent, accounting for 14.5% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 33.0% | +88.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 33.0%, No religion 33.0%, Buddhism 14.5%, Not stated 7.2%, Islam 7.1%, Hinduism 4.5%, Other religions 0.6%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The area is well-qualified, with 31.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average and has risen significantly since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 67.2% | +26.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 31.8% | +69.9% since 2011 |
| Schools | 6 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.01 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 48 | — |
| School enrolments | 4,003 | — |
| Average school size | 667 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 995 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 67.2%, Year 9 or below 12.5%, Year 10 7.2%, Year 11 5.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 34.1%, Postgraduate degree 14.8%, Certificate III / IV 14.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.6%, Certificate I / II 1.5%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 20.8%, Society & culture 11.3%, Engineering & related 10.4%, Health 8.8%, Information technology 8.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.4%, Education 5.2%, Creative arts 5.1%, Architecture & building 3.5%, Natural & physical sciences 3.4%, Agriculture & environment 0.8%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,686, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are a little below the national average at $727 per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $727 | +91.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,686 | +76.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,947 | +81.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 20.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 30.4%, $650–$1,499 24.5%, Under $650 17.6%, $3,000–$3,999 10.6%, $4,000 or more 10.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.8%, $650–$1,499 30.4%, $1,500–$2,999 16.4%, $3,000 or more 2.6%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas. About 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 22.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.0% | +5.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 7.6%, Other condition 7.6%, Mental health 7.4%, Diabetes 5.2%, Arthritis 5.1%, Heart disease 2.2%, Cancer 1.5%, Lung condition 1.1%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 69.0%, One condition 15.8%, Two conditions 4.6%, Three or more 2.1%

## Community Participation

Volunteer rates are well below the national figure at 8.1%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or doing housework is much lower than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 8.1% | -22.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.2% | +14.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 20.6% | -3.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 14.4% | -1.9% since 2011 |

## First Nations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.7% of the population. Those who speak a First Nations language represent 8.5%, which is well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 141 | — |
| First Nations median age | 30 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 45.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 8.2% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $476 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,264 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 8.5% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 19.7% of households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | -3.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 19.7% | -14.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.3% | +3.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 54.3%, Couples without children 23.1%, One-parent families 19.7%, Other families 2.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 30.3%, 1 person 26.3%, 3 people 18.8%, 4 people 13.8%, 5 people 6.8%, 6 or more 4.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

Rental properties are very common, with 45.2% of households renting, far above the national average. Detached houses are much less common here than in most other areas, with many residents living in townhouses.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $350 | +44.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,952 | +12.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -25.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 45.2% | +4.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 19.7% | -15.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 47.2% | -24.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 62.2% | +1.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 45.2%, Owned with a mortgage 31.7%, Owned outright 19.7%, Not stated 1.9%, Other tenure 1.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 47.2%, Townhouse / semi-detached 43.1%, Flat or apartment 9.2%, Other dwelling 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 42.7%, 2 bedrooms 29.1%, 4 bedrooms 15.8%, 1 bedroom 6.7%, 5 or more 3.7%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 42.9%, $200–$349 25.2%, Under $200 21.6%, $550–$749 4.0%, $750 or more 1.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 38.6%, $1,000–$1,799 26.0%, $3,000 or more 14.7%, Under $1,000 13.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is highly connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is also much more common than in most other areas, at 25.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 11.4% | -30.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 25.4% | +971.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.9% | -57.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 85 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.46 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,215.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 8 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 14 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 28,513 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 125,513 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 60 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 47.4%, Worked at home 25.4%, Car (passenger) 4.4%, Train 2.0%, Bus 1.7%, Walked 1.2%, Bicycle 0.6%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 43.0%, 2 vehicles 32.9%, No vehicle 11.4%, 3 vehicles 9.1%, 4 or more 3.7%

## Migration & Movement

The community is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 43.2% | +6.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 17.7% | -25.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is a little above the national figure. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% | -27.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.3% | +19.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.6% | -6.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.2%, Retail trade 9.9%, Accommodation & food 8.1%, Professional & technical 7.8%, Manufacturing 7.4%, Transport & warehousing 7.3%, Education & training 6.6%, Construction 6.3%, Finance & insurance 6.1%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Administrative & support 4.0%, Other services 3.7%, Wholesale trade 2.3%, Arts & recreation 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 25.2%, Clerical & administrative 12.6%, Community & personal service 11.3%, Labourers 10.7%, Managers 10.6%, Technicians & trades 10.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.7%, Sales workers 8.1%

## Economy & Advantage

The area has a high number of businesses, with 1,975 in total. However, general access to money and resources is lower than in about 80% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 4 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 2 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 2 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 965 | — |
| Population estimate | 20,916 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 8.0% | — |
| Businesses | 1,975 | — |

## Environment & Climate

Annual rainfall is slightly above the state average at 588mm. The average minimum temperature is also a little higher than the Victorian figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 588 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 20.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.0 | — |

## Walkability

Braybrook is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and groceries. This provides much better access to amenities than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 97.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 99.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 90.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 10.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 395 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.9% | — |

## Schools serving Braybrook

48 schools, 21,412 students, average ICSEA 1,057.

By sector: Government 28, Catholic 18, Independent 2

By type: Primary 35, Secondary 8, Combined 5

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christ the King Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.3 km | 211 |
| Rosamond School | Government | Combined | 0.9 km | 145 |
| Dinjerra Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.0 km | 217 |
| Western English Language School | Government | Combined | 1.1 km | 502 |
| Caroline Chisholm Catholic College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.2 km | 1,555 |
| Footscray West Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.5 km | 672 |
| Sunshine Harvester Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 350 |
| Braybrook College | Government | Secondary | 1.6 km | 1,373 |
| Footscray North Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.8 km | 630 |
| Avondale Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.1 km | 433 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/213031347/braybrook