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Bridgman
70 km²
Far from the city and entirely dependent on cars, Bridgman is a rural community where families are the heart of the area. It is a place of high earners and large homes, with a much higher proportion of children and First Nations people than most other areas. The neighborhood is sparsely developed and mostly consists of detached houses, creating a quiet residential setting where many adults work in mining and trades.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. About 7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a rate much higher than most areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and very few people were born overseas (3.3%), which is far below the New South Wales average.
English is the only language used at home by 98.3% of residents, meaning no one in the area speaks another language at home.
About 64.9% of people identify as Christian, while 31.8% report having no religion, a figure slightly lower than the state average.
The area has much lower levels of formal qualifications than most, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 28.3% completing Year 12, both far below the national figures.
Bridgman is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,650 a week is among the highest at this level and well above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.8% of residents, with asthma and arthritis being the most frequent.
Unpaid work is very common here; 41% of people care for children and 30.3% do significant housework, both far above state and national levels.
First Nations people in Bridgman are far better off financially than the state average, with a typical household income of $3,250.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household, and 67.5% of families consist of couples with children.
Almost every home has three or more bedrooms, and 94.7% are separate houses, with 43.4% owned outright.
The area is completely car-reliant, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.
The population has seen some movement, with 38.5% of residents having moved house in the last five years.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (71.8%), with many employed in mining, construction, and the trades.
With a walkability score of zero, the area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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