# Brewster

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Pyrenees › 3352, VIC

Area: 53 km²

Set deep in the Pyrenees region, Brewster is a tiny rural community of just 47 people. It is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up 23.4% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The community is defined by a strong work ethic and a high level of local service, with many residents volunteering and working full-time. It is a stable, quiet place where almost everyone was born in Australia and speaks English.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 38, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a child-friendly community, as the proportion of children under 15 is much higher than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 47 | — |
| Median age | 45 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 12.8% | — |
| Children under 15 | 23.4% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 0.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 25.5%, Children (0–14) 23.4%, Youth (15–24) 19.1%, Seniors (65+) 12.8%

**Marital status** — Married 44.7%, Never married 31.6%, Widowed 13.2%, Divorced 7.9%, Separated 7.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 95.7% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the Victorian and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 0.0% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 95.7%

**Ancestry** — Australian 57.4%, English 53.2%, Scottish 23.4%, Irish 12.8%

## Language

English is the only language used at home by 91.5% of residents. There are no people who speak little or no English, which is well below the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 91.5%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith, held by 76.6% of residents. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 21.3% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 76.6%, No religion 21.3%

## Education & Qualifications

The workforce is well-qualified, with 21.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have Certificates III or IV, though the rate of Year 12 completion is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 41.0% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 41.0%, Year 11 17.9%, Year 9 or below 17.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 52.4%, Bachelor degree 23.8%, Postgraduate degree 14.3%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 28.6%, Agriculture & environment 23.8%, Engineering & related 14.3%, Education 14.3%, Society & culture 14.3%

## Income

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are a little above the national figure, though no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $949 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,124 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,249 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 25.0%, $4,000 or more 18.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 23.7%, $650–$1,499 7.9%, $1,500–$2,999 7.9%

## Health & Disability

Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate that is well below the national figure. No one in the community reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 19.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 0.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.0% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 12.8%, Arthritis 10.6%, Asthma 10.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 68.1%, One condition 12.8%

## Community Participation

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 42.1% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework, with 21.1% providing unpaid care.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 42.1% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 21.1% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 26.3% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.3% | — |

## First Nations

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Half of all homes are couples with children, which helps explain why the number of people per home is slightly higher than the national average. One-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | — |
| One-parent families | 21.1% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 50.0%, Couples without children 34.2%, One-parent families 21.1%

**Household size** — 1 person 43.8%, 5 people 37.5%, 2 people 25.0%, 4 people 25.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing costs are low, with typical monthly home-loan payments far below the state and national figures. Typical weekly rents are also well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $990 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 50.0%, Owned with a mortgage 31.3%, Other tenure 25.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 37.5%, 2 bedrooms 18.8%, 3 bedrooms 18.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is 92 minutes, and 61.5% of workers commute by car.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People working from home | 19.2% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 92 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 61.5%, Worked at home 19.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 43.8%, 2 vehicles 25.0%, 3 vehicles 18.8%, 4 or more 18.8%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the 40% seen across Victoria and Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 23.9% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Employment rates are very strong, with 76.9% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or hold managerial roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 68.4% | — |
| Employed full-time | 76.9% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 34.6%, Construction 15.4%, Education & training 11.5%, Health care & social assistance 11.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 30.8%, Professionals 26.9%, Clerical & administrative 15.4%, Technicians & trades 11.5%, Community & personal service 11.5%

## Walkability

The area has a walkability score of 0.0 and is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.7% | — |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20329/brewster