Braunstone

The area is far older than the national figure, with a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion, accounting for 61.3% of the population. Those reporting no religion make up 34.5%, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a lower proportion of people who finished Year 12 and those with bachelor degrees compared to the state. Most of those with qualifications hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household income is $1,660 a week, which is a little below the national figure. Only 5.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure well below the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.6% of residents. This is well above the state and national figures, with arthritis and asthma being the most frequent conditions.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with a far higher rate of people providing unpaid care than the state or national average. Nearly 20% of the community also spends time volunteering.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of just 12, which is far younger than the state or national figure. Typical personal income for First Nations people is also well above the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Many are families with children, and very few people live alone compared to the national average.

Most people live in separate houses, and a high number of residents own their homes outright. Large homes are the norm, with 87.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

About 33.7% of the population has moved house in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures.

The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. There is no public transport within walking distance.