Broughton Vale

Broughton Vale is far older than the national figure, with 36.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.8%, which is well below the state and national averages.

About 18.9% of residents were born overseas, though this is still far below the New South Wales figure. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home by 92.8% of the population. No residents reported speaking little or no English, which is well below the state average.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 47.2%, which is far above the state figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.8%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in a strong presence of professionals and managers.

Wealth is high here, with 40.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. Typical household income is a little above the national figure at $2,143 weekly.

Health is generally good, as the rate of mental health conditions is well below the national figure at 5.0%. About 27.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteering is very common, with 30.6% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 50% being couples without children. People living alone are far fewer than the state average, at just 12.1%.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, 100% of which are separate dwellings. Ownership is very high, with 71.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and 0% of homes without a motor vehicle. Many residents work from home, at 42.3%, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 20.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

A lower than average number of adults are working or looking for work, at 47.1%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents hold roles as managers or professionals.

The area 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.