Brunswick Heads

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 47 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 13.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 17% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than in many similar areas, but far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of the population. Only 5.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state average of 26.6%.

A majority of residents—55%—have no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.3%.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are generally lower here, with only 12.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $1,280 is well below the national figure of $1,746.

About 28.4% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis and mental health are the most commonly reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common here, with 22.8% of people participating—well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are far more likely to speak an indigenous language (17.4%) and have higher Year 12 completion rates (47.1%) than the state average.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 36.6% of people live alone and 20.7% are one-parent families, both of which are well above the national average.

Renters are common at 38.9%, and typical weekly rents of $440 are slightly above the state average. The area has far fewer large homes, with only 55.3% having three or more bedrooms.

While 91.7% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, the bus is the only available mode. Most people still rely on cars, with 52% driving to work.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is slightly above the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time work is less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 43.2% of the population employed full-time. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or food services.

The area is very walkable, especially for groceries, with 93% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a store. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.