Broughams Gate

The area is very young, with 35.3% of people under 15 and only 8.8% aged 65 or over, which is well below the state and national figures. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in most other areas.

The community is entirely born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national averages.

Half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. The other half of the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.3% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 22.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 14.7% of people have a mental health condition, which is well above the national average. About 29.4% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 44.4% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteers are also much more common here than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The few First Nations residents recorded in the data are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 7.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

The typical weekly rent is very low at just $5, and there are far fewer people per bedroom than in most other Australian areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 59.1% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Everyone employed in the area works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is very high at 81.8%, and there is no unemployment.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.