Broulee

Broulee is far older than the state and national averages, with 30.4% of residents aged 65 and over. About 3.4% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born people (11.8%) than the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (48.2%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.3%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,355. Only 15.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 35.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national rate of 27.7%.

Residents are highly active in their community; 22.4% are volunteers, which is well above the national average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 5.4%.

First Nations people in the area are typically younger, with a median age of 23. While the unemployment rate for this group is very low at 0.0%, Year 12 completion is far below the national average.

Small households are common, as 31.0% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Consequently, the typical home has 2.3 people, lower than most areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 42.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses, and 75% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. However, 83.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a transport stop.

Broulee has seen significant movement, with 40.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is about the same as the national trend.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (50.2%) compared to most areas. Health care, construction, and education are the main industries for those employed.

While many homes are near health services, the area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. Notably, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.