Brundee

Brundee is much younger than most similar areas, with a typical age of 36 and very few seniors, who make up only 6.1% of the population. Children under 15 are also well below the state figure at 12.2%.

People born overseas make up 18.4% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 85.7% of residents speak only English, those using another language at home represent 6.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

A large proportion of the community has no religion at 46.9%, a figure that is far above the state average of 33.2%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 49%.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 30% completing Year 12. Most adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical personal weekly income is $837, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of people earning over $2,000 a week is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.8% of residents. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 12.2%.

Volunteering is high at 22.5%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 30% of people do over 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Family sizes are about the same as the national average, with 2.5 people per home. Over half of the households are couples with children.

Housing costs are far below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly rent of $225 and a typical monthly home-loan payment of just $500.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 70.4% of workers driving and none working from home. While there are 3 public transport stops, the drive time to the city is a very long 116 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is a strong point for Brundee, where 70.4% of people are employed full-time and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Brundee is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. Residents have no parks, schools, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.