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Brocklehurst
82 km²
Typical household incomes in Brocklehurst are a little above the national figure, and nearly half of all homes are owned outright. This small community of 308 people is mostly made up of detached houses, with a notably strong First Nations presence. It is a place where large family homes are the norm, and most residents have lived there for more than five years. The area is largely car-dependent and lacks local shops or schools within walking distance.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 14.6% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than the rest of Australia.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.2% of people born overseas, a figure that is far below the national average.
English is the primary language here, as only 1.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national levels.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 33.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 33.3% completing Year 12.
Typical household weekly income is $1,890, which is a little above the national figure, though typical personal incomes are a little below.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 1.9% needing help with daily activities and 5.2% having a mental health condition, both of which are much lower than most areas.
Unpaid care for children is common at 26.0%, which is about the same as the national average, though volunteering rates are a little below the national figure.
The First Nations community is relatively prosperous, with a typical household income of $2,312 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.9 people per household, and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas.
Every single home is a separate house, and 47.8% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is uncommon, at just 11.1%.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commute using public transport.
The population is very stable, with only 17.7% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with 63.8% of adults employed or seeking jobs, mostly in construction and retail.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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