Broadwater

The typical resident is 45, making the community noticeably older than the state and national figures. There are very few children, with only 9.3% under 15, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12% were born overseas, an amount that is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Filipino.

English is the primary language for 76% of the community. While 5.3% use another language at home, this is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with 62.7% of people identifying as Christian. Only 25.3% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are far below state and national levels, with only 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and the most common field of study is agriculture and environment.

The typical personal weekly income is $1,062, which is well above the national figure. However, typical family income is well below the national average at $1,625 per week.

Residents are in remarkably good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily assistance being much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteerism is very high at 26.2%, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 37.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate that is among the highest for similar areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 45. Their typical personal income of $1,074 is far above the national figure.

The area has a high number of people living alone (38.5%) compared to the national figure. However, 65.4% of families consist of couples with children.

Every single home in Broadwater is a separate house, and 84.6% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is far below the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $115.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Almost half of all homes have four or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, as only 18.1% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employ 62.8% of residents. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 76.7%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.