Brookfield

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47. There are fewer children under 15 than in most areas, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little above the state figure at 5.8%.

Australia and England are the primary ancestries, while the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 4.9%.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English, which is far below state and national levels.

About 49.1% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 35.3%, a figure a little above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 35.6% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.6%, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household income is a little above the national figure at $2,049 per week. While 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, the typical personal income of $758 is about the same as the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of people, with arthritis and asthma being the most frequent reports.

Volunteering is very high at 20.3%, well above the national figure. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than those in most other areas.

The First Nations community is small but relatively prosperous, with a typical household income of $3,250, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. People living alone are far less common here than across Australia, making up only 13.3% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 98.3% of which are detached. Renting is non-existent here, as 48.3% of homes are owned outright and the rest have mortgages.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. About 26% of residents work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.6% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

The unemployment rate is 9.5%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, retail, or construction, though those working or looking for work are fewer than in most areas.

With a walkability score of 0.0, this is a car-dependent area. There are no parks, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.