Bracalba

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and far fewer seniors than the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.2% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

While 74.2% of residents were born in Australia, 16.5% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and German.

Language diversity is high for a small area, with 15.5% of people using a language other than English at home, including some who speak Italian. However, no one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents do not identify with a religion, at 54.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are well above the state and national figures, reaching $2,250 a week. Despite this, only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than in most areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.4% of residents, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Giving back takes many forms here; 20.5% of people provide unpaid care and 30.1% care for children, both well above national levels. However, the volunteer rate is among the lowest for its level.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 14, far younger than the state average. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are also far above national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children and the fact that no one in the area lives alone.

Every home in Bracalba is a separate house. While 42.4% are owned outright, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $550, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. A striking 28.3% of residents work from home, far above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 49.1%. Many residents work in construction, retail, or public administration.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.