Brucedale

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 42. However, it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, and very few seniors over 65.

Brucedale is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.2% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 4.3% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 59.2% of the population. Those with no religion make up 28.8%, which is far below the national figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 32% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. School completion is also high, with 61.2% of people finishing Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest for this level of area. Typical weekly personal income is $1,067, which is well above the national figure of $805.

The community is generally healthier than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.8%, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.2% of people helping out—far above the national rate. Unpaid care is also high, with 19.7% of people providing support to others.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. Those who are identified have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61.5% of families.

Every home in Brucedale is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 54.1% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 68.2% of people drive to work and no one in the area lacks a motor vehicle. While there are several bus stops, no one commutes using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The workforce is very active, with 78.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.