Brooklet

Brooklet is far older than the rest of the state and nation, with a typical age of 51. While 25.3% of residents are seniors, children under 15 make up only 14.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.0% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.2%.

English is the dominant language here, with 90.9% of people using it only. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (47.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.6%.

The community is highly qualified, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national figure, and 61.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with typical weekly household earnings at $2,083. About 30.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.

Health/disability rates are lower than most areas, with only 2.8% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also slightly below the national figure at 25.3%.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 27.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Volunteering is also well above the national average at 18.1%.

There is a very small First Nations population in Brooklet. For those present, the typical age of 63 is far older than the national figure, and typical personal income is well above the national average.

Families with children make up 57.3% of households, while one-parent families are much less common here than in most similar areas at just 5.5%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.9% of all homes. Home ownership is very high, with 59.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that every single home in Brooklet has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While unemployment is low at 2.3%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 47.7%. Many residents work from home, accounting for 33.1% of the workforce.

Brooklet is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.