Bray Park

The typical resident is 41, and 21.9% of the population are seniors, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 19.6% of the community, slightly more than the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 88.1% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 42.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.6% completing Year 12, both far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than in most of Australia, with a typical household earning $1,014 a week compared to the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here, as 36.4% of residents have a long-term health condition and 14.8% have a mental health condition, both well above the state average.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than those in most other areas, with 17.2% doing so, well above the national figure of 11.9%.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population, and a very high 30.8% speak a First Nations language, far above the national figure of 12.3%.

One-parent families are very common at 27.7%, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. People living alone also make up a higher than usual 28.7% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses (93.9%) and large homes, with 86.8% having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average.

Cars are essential for the 70.3% who drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.8% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (51.0%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%, and the unemployment rate of 5.6% is higher than in most areas.

While almost all homes are within a short walk of groceries and bus stops, the area is otherwise less walkable than the state average due to a lack of nearby health services and schools.