Bredbo

Families are common here, with de facto relationships being much more frequent than in the rest of the state. While children are numerous, people aged 65 and over make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with European roots primarily list Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the main language for 87.2% of residents. This is consistent with the low percentage of overseas-born residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

Nearly half the population (46.2%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.3%.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 14.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the local primary school provides a high level of advantage for students.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $2,234 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.9% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the national average.

Bredbo is a highly active community where 24.3% of people volunteer, far above the national rate. It also has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members.

First Nations residents earn significantly more than those in other similar areas, with a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 56% of families, while very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in Bredbo is a separate house, and 84.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 7.2% of households.

Car use is essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and most homes have two or more vehicles. Working from home is also far less common than across Australia.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.3% of people moving in the last five years. Conversely, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment rates are very strong, with 69.6% of the population working full-time, far above the national average. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While some residents can walk to a park or school, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.