Brogo

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 27% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, together making up over 80% of the population.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of residents, and the rate of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (55.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

While the area has a high proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar places, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are generally lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,214 a week. Very few people earn $2,000 or more weekly, at just 3%.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.4% of residents. This is consistent with the older age of the community, with arthritis and mental health being the most frequent conditions.

Local residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 23.6% which is far above the state figure. Many also spend significant time on unpaid housework, well above the national average.

The First Nations population is larger than in 76% of similar areas. While typical personal incomes for this group are a little below the national figure, household incomes are far above the state average.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, and the typical home is smaller, with 2.3 people per household.

Home ownership is very high, with 61.6% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Almost all residents live in separate houses, and renting is much less common than in other areas.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 44.2% have two.

The population is quite stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national rate.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average. Many of those employed work in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.