Brookong

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 46. No children under 15 live here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national average.

Everyone in Brookong was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Scottish ancestry is the most common at 66.7%, followed by Irish and Australian heritage.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is very common here, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Income levels are very high, with typical personal weekly earnings of $1,156, which is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 33.3% of residents, which is well above the national average. However, no one requires help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition.

No residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure that is a little below the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

About 60% of families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families. The number of people per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the national average.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national and state figures. There are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 83%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Brookong is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.