Breddan

Residents here are far older than those in the rest of the state and nation, with 20.3% of the population aged 65 or over. About 5% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.2% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with overseas ancestry most commonly identify as English or Irish.

English is the primary language used at home, and the proportion of people who speak another language is far below the national figure. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 53.1% of people identifying as Christians. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Qualifications are most often in Certificates III or IV and engineering.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state average at $1,833. The area also sees a higher proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week compared to most similar places.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported.

Volunteering is a little more common here than the national average at 16.4%. Unpaid housework is also more frequent than in the rest of the state.

First Nations residents in Breddan have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 32, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Families with couples and children make up 57.7% of households, while one-parent families are well below the national average.

Separate houses make up 93.7% of dwellings, a figure far above the national average. Renting is very uncommon at 5.7%, while 45.6% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is virtually non-existent, though 2.9% of people report commuting via bus.

The community is very stable, with only 20.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.3%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. People primarily work in health care, mining, and retail.

Breddan is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.