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Braidwood
235 km²
A high proportion of homeowners define Braidwood, where 46.6% of houses are owned outright. This is a notably older community, with a typical resident aged 50 and nearly 30% of the population aged 65 or over. The area has a relaxed feel, featuring a high number of volunteers and a significant amount of detached housing. It is a place where traditional Australian roots remain strong and the pace of life is slower than in the state's urban centres.
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Braidwood is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 50. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.
The community has strong ties to its British roots, with English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestries dominating. Only 12.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.
English is the primary language for 85.9% of the population. Only 4.2% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the state average of 26.6%.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 40.8%, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.0%.
The area is well-qualified, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a result much higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the national figure at 53.5%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,412, which is well below the state average of $1,829. While 10.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, only 17.2% of households earn $3,000 or more, which is well below the national average.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.
Braidwood is a highly active community, with 25% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a notably high proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents are typically older than those in the wider state, with a median age of 41. Their typical personal income is $1,062, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Living arrangements are often small, with 35.2% of people living alone and a typical home containing just 2.2 people. This is a little below the national figure of 2.5.
Detached houses are the norm here, making up 87.5% of homes. Home ownership is strong, with 46.6% of dwellings owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.
Most people rely on cars, with 52.8% driving to work. Public transport use is very low at 0.5%, and a typical walk to the nearest stop takes 28 minutes.
The area has seen significant movement, with 39.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in other areas, at 54.8%. Jobs are spread across public administration, food services, construction, and agriculture.
The town is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.5. While 69.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, only 53.2% are within 10 minutes of public transport.