Brookfield

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over. While it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, it has very few people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the country.

A significant 31.2% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish and Irish.

While more people use another language at home here than in similar areas, the figure is still far below the national average. Most residents speak only English, and very few people report speaking little or no English.

About 38.3% of people report having no religion, which is roughly the same as the national average. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.

This is a highly qualified community, with 48.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. School completion is also very high, with 81.3% of residents finishing Year 12.

Household wealth is very high here, with a typical weekly family income of $4,197, far exceeding the national average. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are slightly more likely to need help with daily activities than in most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the state average.

Community spirit is strong, with a higher rate of volunteers than most areas. More people also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare compared to the national average.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who do live here are much older than the state average and have household incomes far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Families with children are common, while very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by large, separate houses, and 93.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, with only 8.3% of households renting, while 47.4% own their home outright.

Many residents avoid the commute, as 31.5% work from home—a figure far above the national average. Most homes have two or more cars, and very few people use public transport to get to work.

People are less likely to have moved house in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a smaller share of the population than the national average.

The workforce is largely professional, with 40.2% of residents working as professionals and 23.5% as managers. The unemployment rate is slightly lower than the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby shops and services. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.