Broadford

Broadford is a larger area for its level, with a typical resident aged 40. It has a higher proportion of children under 15 and more people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.6%, far below the state and national figures.

A striking 51.6% of residents have no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.8%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 41.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,519. Only 13.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the Victorian average.

Residents experience more health challenges than most areas, with 33.5% having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 11.8%.

More people provide unpaid care or care for children than in most areas. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in similar communities.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 18. It is a high-achieving group for its level, with no unemployment and a high rate of First Nations language speakers at 13.9%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. About 28.6% of people live alone, which is higher than the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.1% of homes. These houses are typically large, with 85% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Most residents rely on cars, and very few people work from home compared to the rest of the state. While there are some public transport routes, it takes typically 29 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 37.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average at 2.8%.

Full-time employment is around the middle for its level at 59.3%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and manufacturing.

Broadford is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. Many homes are far from essential services, such as groceries and health clinics.