Broughton

Broughton is far older than the national average, with 21.2% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.6% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots primarily cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. About 12.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.1%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.5%.

The area is highly qualified, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Nearly 60% of residents completed Year 12, which is about the same as the national average.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical household earning $2,550 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much higher than usual, with the typical resident earning $1,031 weekly.

While 30.6% of people have a long-term health condition, mostly arthritis, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most other areas. Mental health conditions are also much lower than the state average.

Community participation is very high, with 28.6% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, as 22.9% of residents provide unpaid care and 48.6% do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

The First Nations community in Broughton is far older and wealthier than the national average, with a typical age of 60 and a typical personal income of $1,449.

Homes here tend to be larger than average, with 2.8 people per home. Only 8.8% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure, and 43.6% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 70.6% owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is very high at a typical $685 a week, and home loan payments are also among the highest at $5,517 a month.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. Many people work from home (37.5%), which is far above the national average, and most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While 68.6% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is far below the national average at 41.7%. There is no unemployment in the area.

Broughton is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.