Broken Creek

The typical resident is 59, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 in the area, and people in de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 44% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher being much more common than in most areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $860, which is about the same as the national figure. Around 12.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, with 42.2% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also among the highest at this level, affecting 15.6% of residents.

Volunteerism is far above the national figure, with 24.4% of people volunteering. Conversely, the rate of people providing unpaid care or caring for children is much lower than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Couples without children make up over half of the households. Homes are slightly smaller than the state average, with typically 2.2 people per dwelling.

Rental costs are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly rent of $70. This is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This helps explain why 51.9% of residents work from home, a rate far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.