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Bradvale
98 km²
A small and stable rural community, Bradvale has a population of just 46 people. It is a place where families are the norm, with the typical resident being 37 and a high number of households containing children. The area is distinct for its strong connection to the land and a high rate of volunteering. Life here is quiet and car-dependent, with a population that rarely moves and a workforce heavily tied to the local environment.
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The community is notably young, as there are no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 15.2% of the population, which is a little below the Victorian figure.
Most people were born in Australia, though 10.9% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.
English is the only language used at home, meaning 0.0% of residents speak another language, a figure far below the national average.
Faith is common here, with 82.6% of people identifying as Christian. Only 23.9% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.
Schooling levels are high, with 62.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. However, only 17.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Earnings are much lower than in most other areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,187, and no one in the community earns $2,000 or more a week.
Residents are in very good health, as only 6.5% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common at 28.6%, far above the state and national rates. This active spirit is seen in child care, with 34.3% of people providing unpaid care for children.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 91.9% of families are couples with children.
Rent is very cheap at just $73 a week, but those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $4,737, which is far above the state average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes 124 minutes to drive to the city, though 25% of workers operate from home.
The population is very stable, with only 17.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is very active, with 80.0% of adults working or looking for work and no one unemployed. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Walking to services is not possible, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. The area's walkability score is near zero.
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