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Broadmere

581 km²

A very small population of just 38 people makes Broadmere one of the least populated areas of its kind. This is a predominantly older community, where the typical resident is 53, far older than the national figure of 38. It is a prosperous place where many residents work from home and earn well above the state and national averages. The area is mostly composed of married couples and is deeply rooted in the local landscape.

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Residents are far older than the national average, with over half the population aged between 45 and 64. Children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Faith is common here, with 63.2% of people identifying as Christians. This means those with no religion make up only 15.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 43.2% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very high compared to the rest of the country; the typical personal weekly income is $1,553, which is far above the national figure of $805.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions, both of which are well below national levels.

Volunteering is very common, with 40.5% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, unpaid childcare and housework are much less common than in most areas.

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

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 64% having no children. There are no one-parent families, and the typical home has 2.1 people, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Living spaces are generous, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is well below the national average of 0.80.

The area is heavily reliant on cars as there are no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 58.3% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average of 21%.

Residents are quite settled, with only 24.3% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 79.2% of people working full-time. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 75% of the workforce in manager roles.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and a walkability score of 0.0.

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