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Brombin
12 km²
A small population of 127 people lives in Brombin, where the community has remained relatively stable over the last decade. It is a family-oriented area with a higher proportion of children and a significant First Nations presence compared to the rest of the state. The neighbourhood is entirely made up of detached houses, creating a spacious, rural character where most residents rely on their own cars to get around.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is slightly older than average, with a typical resident aged 43.
The area is predominantly Australian born, with 83.5% born here, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3% for overseas births.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language, a figure far below the state average of 26.6%.
People with no religion make up 44.9% of the community, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.
A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas, though the rate of Year 12 completion is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,656, which is a little below the state average of $1,829.
People needing help with daily activities make up 7.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average of 5.8%.
There is a high level of unpaid work here, with 38% of people caring for children and 21% volunteering, both of which are well above the national figures.
First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the Australian average of $540.
Homes are larger than usual with 2.7 people per dwelling, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.
Every home in Brombin is a separate house, and 44.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.
The community is quite settled, as only 28.5% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with 70% active in the workforce and many employed in agriculture, construction, and retail.
There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area with a walkability score of 0.0.
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