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Brodribb River
77 km²
Seniors make up a huge part of the population in Brodribb River, with 31% of residents aged 65 and over. This is a sparsely populated area of just 29 people, where many live in de facto relationships. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born community where most people speak only English and a large number have no religious affiliation. The area is heavily car-dependent and very remote, with no shops or schools within walking distance.
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The community is notably older than most, with a huge proportion of seniors compared to the state and national figures. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.3%, which is well below the national average. A high 45.5% of residents are in de facto relationships.
The area is entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 72.4%, followed by Irish at 17.2%.
English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national and state proportions for language diversity.
People with no religion make up 58.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than typical, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 15% completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3km.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,125. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
About 27.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
A high 45.5% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, far above the national figure. Additionally, 18.2% provide some form of unpaid care.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Family types are split evenly between couples with children and couples without children.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are much lower than most areas at $1,083, but weekly rents are very high at $735.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 10.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high 68.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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