Brim

The population is far older than the national figure, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 21.5% of the community. In contrast, children under 15 account for 15.5%, which is a little below the state and national averages.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 83.4% of residents. While 7.7% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the residents identify as Christian, while 40.3% report no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 29.2% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly income being $1,350. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here, as 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 7.7% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Brim has a very high rate of volunteering at 27.9%, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. About a quarter of the people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

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

One-parent families are much more common here at 18.8%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Most homes house two people, and 23.8% of residents live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 54% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rents are much lower than average at just $165.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work.

The population is very stable, with only 17.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry, employing 49.4% of the workforce. Only 55.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas.

Brim is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.8. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.