Braemar

The community is notably young, with 24.9% of people under 15, a figure well above the national average. This young profile is reflected in the fact that the typical resident is 34 and those aged 65 and over are well below the state figure.

Born overseas are 25.2% of residents, which is much higher than most similar areas. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there is a visible international presence with 5.4% of people born in Nepal.

Language diversity is high, with 20.6% of people using a language other than English at home. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken, though this is still well below the state figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.0%, while 34.5% of residents report no religion. This figure for no religion is lower than most similar areas and well below the national average.

The area is well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 24.9% of adults. This is much higher than most similar areas, and 56.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,930, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also higher than most similar areas, with the typical person earning $877 a week.

Residents enjoy better health than most similar areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.5% of people. This is well below both the state and national figures.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 33.0% of people caring for children unpaid—well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the national figure. Household incomes for this group are well above the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and 66.5% of families consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, with 96.9% of homes being separate houses. The area has a very high proportion of large homes, as 93.8% have three or more bedrooms, while typical weekly rent is well above the national figure at $570.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are many public transport stops relative to the population, only 0.6% of people use them to commute.

Braemar is experiencing high turnover, with 69.7% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average, alongside a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

The workforce is active, with 68.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. Unemployment is low at 2.8%, and many residents work in health care or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.6, far below the state average. While most homes are near public transport, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services.