Broughton

Children under 15 make up 30.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Seniors also have a strong presence at 26.2%, making this area noticeably older than the state average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith, and the share of people reporting no religion is far below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical family weekly incomes are well below the state and national figures, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.7%, which is about the same as the national figure, though no residents require help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 59.1% of residents volunteering and 40.9% doing significant unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.5 people per dwelling, which is well above the Victorian average.

The number of people per bedroom is a little above the national figure, reflecting a higher density of residents within each home.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is very stable, with 0.0% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with a full-time employment rate far above the national average and no unemployment.

Broughton is highly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.