Braefield

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 21.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.4% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with 90.6% of residents born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas-born residents, which both sit around 28%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where about 22% of people use another language.

Faith is very common here, with 85.9% of residents identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree. Only 33.3% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical household weekly income is $1,624, which is a little below the state figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state and national figures. However, mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.4% volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, as 5.1% of people served in the Defence Force.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is noticeably younger than the broader community, with a typical age of 20.

One-parent families are very common at 23.6%, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, very few people live alone compared to most of the country.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 89.7% having three or more bedrooms. More than half of these homes are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

About 35% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate of 73%, which is far above the national figure. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.