# Braefield

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Liverpool Plains › 2339, NSW

Area: 20 km²

Daily life in Braefield revolves around a small, car-dependent community of just 64 people. The area is far older than most of the country, with a typical resident aged 52 and many seniors. This is a place where most people own their large homes outright and work full-time in roles like farming or labour. It is a quiet, residential pocket in the Liverpool Plains where nearly everyone speaks English and has strong roots in the local area.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 64 | — |
| Median age | 52 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 6.3% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 21.9% | — |
| Children under 15 | 9.4% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.3% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 21.9%, Seniors (65+) 21.9%, Young adults (25–44) 14.1%, Children (0–14) 9.4%, Youth (15–24) 6.3%

**Marital status** — Married 51.9%, Never married 38.9%, Divorced 16.7%, Widowed 7.4%, Separated 7.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 0.0% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 90.6%

**Ancestry** — Australian 53.1%, English 35.9%, Irish 10.9%, German 6.3%, Scottish 4.7%

## Language

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.5%

## Religion

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 15.6% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 85.9%, No religion 15.6%

## Education & Qualifications

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.3% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 36.8%, Year 12 33.3%, Year 9 or below 10.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 42.4%, Advanced diploma / diploma 9.1%, Certificate I / II 9.1%

**Field of qualification** — Education 15.2%, Architecture & building 12.1%, Management & commerce 12.1%, Society & culture 12.1%, Engineering & related 9.1%, Health 9.1%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $754 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,624 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,875 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 17.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 17.2%, $650–$1,499 10.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 48.1%, $650–$1,499 42.6%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.3% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 9.4%, Asthma 4.7%, Cancer 4.7%, Diabetes 4.7%, Mental health 4.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 64.1%, One condition 15.6%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.4% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 20.4% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 16.7% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 5.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.4% | — |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 4 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $537 | — |
| First Nations household income | $3,749 | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | — |
| One-parent families | 23.6% | — |
| People living alone | 10.3% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 43.6%, Couples with children 32.7%, One-parent families 23.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 58.6%, 3 people 17.2%, 5 people 13.8%, 1 person 10.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,733 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |
| Households renting | 0.0% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 51.7% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 93.1% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 89.7% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 51.7%, Owned with a mortgage 24.1%, Other tenure 10.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 93.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 65.5%, 4 bedrooms 24.1%, 2 bedrooms 13.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 8.1% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 83 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 56.8%, Car (passenger) 10.8%, Worked at home 8.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 55.2%, 3 vehicles 27.6%, 1 vehicle 17.2%, 4 or more 10.3%

## Migration & Movement

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 35.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 64.8% | — |
| Employed full-time | 73.0% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 16.2%, Retail trade 10.8%, Education & training 10.8%, Construction 8.1%, Public administration & safety 8.1%, Health care & social assistance 8.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 32.4%, Managers 27.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 13.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.8%, Professionals 8.1%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.1% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10541/braefield