Brookdale

The area has a young profile, with children under 15 making up 22% of the population, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here at 8% compared to the 17.2% national average.

Almost everyone in Brookdale was born in Australia, with 82% born here and no residents born overseas. Those who identify with an ancestry most often list Australian (46%) or English (28%).

English is the sole language spoken in the home for 82% of residents, and there are no people who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

More than half of the community (56%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34%, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 45% of residents reached Year 10 as their highest school level.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are $2,749, which is well above the national figures. Personal incomes are also among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly amount of $1,142.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 16% of residents. Overall, 32% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average of 27.7%.

A high proportion of the community provides unpaid care, with 34.4% of people assisting others. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the 43.8% of residents who provide unpaid childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 3.5 people per household. Most of these are couples with children, who make up 62.5% of all families.

Rent is exceptionally low compared to the rest of the country, with a typical weekly rent of $150. This is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 80.8% of workers drive to their jobs and there is no public transport available. No one in the community works from home.

About 29.5% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very high, with 81.3% of adults working or looking for work. Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.