Broadwater

Broadwater is significantly older than the state and national averages, with 24.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.0% born here. Only 7.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language spoken, with 86.6% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 2.4% of residents use another language, far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community has no religion (40.6%), which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.6%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 34.0% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical household earning $1,071 a week. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average of 25.2%.

Residents face more health challenges than most areas; 33.4% have a long-term health condition, and 7.3% need help with daily activities. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

The community has a strong history of service, with 5.3% of people having served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure of 2.8%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Broadwater are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 54. Their typical household income of $1,125 is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are unusual for the area, as 34.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Households are generally small, with only 2.2 people per home.

Most residents live in separate houses (78.3%), and a high 40.4% own their homes outright. While typical rents are well below the state average at $250 a week, three-bedroom homes are far less common than in other areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 58.2% of workers drive to work and 0.0% use public transport. However, the area has a high number of transport stops per 1,000 people compared to the state.

Movement into the area is steady, with 30.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here (54.9%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, agriculture, and construction.

Broadwater is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.4. While many homes are within a short walk of groceries, almost no one is within 15 minutes of health services.