Broughton Village

The area is significantly older than most, with 34.7% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 8.4% of the population, well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.1%), though the proportion of people born overseas is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 55.8%.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A little over half of residents identify as Christian (55.8%), while 41.1% report no religion. This last group is well above the state average of 33.2%.

The community is well-qualified, with a higher proportion of people completing Year 12 than in most similar areas. About 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,583, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with 18.7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average.

Residents generally report good health; the rate of people needing help with daily activities is 0.0%, which is well below the national average of 5.8%.

A high number of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are very few First Nations people in the area. Those who are present are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 60.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with 54.1% being couples without children. People living alone are far less common here than across the rest of the state.

Every home in the area is a separate house. While typical weekly rents are far above the national figure at $600, the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. In fact, 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle, and many households own four or more cars.

About 35.7% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is lower than the 40.7% seen across Australia.

The area has a very high rate of adults working or looking for work compared to most similar places. There is currently no unemployment in the community.

The neighbourhood is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score that is far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.