Brockley

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 32 and no residents aged 65 or over. First Nations people make up 5.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with 92.2% of residents born here and no one born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, as 98% of the population speak it exclusively. This means no one in the community speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

Christianity is the primary faith for 78.4% of residents. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 17.6%, which is far below the national figure.

Half of the adults have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average. While 12.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is far below the national figure.

Personal incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly figure of $574. However, typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure at $1,875.

A little more than the national average of people—7.8%—need help with daily activities. Conversely, those with long-term health conditions are well below the national figure at 21.6%.

Local participation is very high, with 35% of people volunteering and 45% caring for children unpaid, both figures being far above the national average.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 15 and a typical personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per household, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 71.7% of households are couples with children.

The area is more crowded than most, with one person per bedroom. Typical weekly rents are $290 and monthly loan payments are $1,517, both of which are well below the state averages.

The area is highly reliant on cars, as 39.3% of workers work from home and no one uses public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that there are no public transport stops in the area.

About 29.6% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 71.4% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is well below the national average at 50.0%.

Brockley is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.