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Bray Park
5 km²
A much younger population than most similar areas lives in Bray Park, where the typical resident is just 37. This is a family-oriented community with a high number of children under 15 and large households. It is defined by a high proportion of detached houses and an exceptionally walkable layout. Most residents enjoy easy access to parks, schools and shops, making it a practical place for young families to settle.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
14 schools within reach make Bray Park convenient for families.
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The community is notably young, with 20.8% of people being children under 15, a figure much higher than most similar areas. About 3.9% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than most areas.
People born overseas make up 19.0% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, although this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
About 10.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.
Religion is varied, with 48.1% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 42.7%, a figure that is well above the national average.
A higher than usual number of residents have completed Year 12, though the 13.8% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%. The area is well served by schools, with 14 located within 3km.
Typical household income is $1,736 a week, which is about the same as the state average. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national figure.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas. This includes a much higher rate of long-term health conditions (34.9%) and mental health conditions (13.9%) compared to the state and nation.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 31.9% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. Additionally, the rate of former Defence Force members is much higher than in most similar areas.
The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 51.5%, though unemployment is higher than most areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 17.2% of households.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 96.8% of homes being separate houses. Almost all homes (94.8%) have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average.
Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, supported by a very high number of bus stops. Most homes have at least one car, and 41.7% have two vehicles.
About 35.6% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.8% of the population.
The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is much higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and retail trade.
Bray Park is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. This is far above the state average for urban amenity access.