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Lower Broughton
112 km²
A small population of just 40 people makes Lower Broughton a sparsely populated area. This is a very young community where the typical resident is only 33, far younger than the national figure. Families with children are common, and the area is marked by high levels of volunteering and full-time work. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with a high typical household income of $2,250 per week.
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The area is far younger than the state and national averages, with 35% of residents being children under 15 and no one aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are also much more common than in most similar areas.
Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with no residents born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most people identify with English or Australian ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home, with no one using another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.
A majority of residents, 55%, have no religion, which is well above the state figure and far above the national average.
The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 16%, which is well below the state and national figures. Roughly 46% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household and family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas and well above the national figure. However, no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
People needing help with daily activities make up 12.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also more common than in most areas.
Volunteering is very high at 28%, far above the state and national figures. This high level of participation extends to unpaid care, with 24% of people providing such support.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, which is well above the state average. Most households are couples with children.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,583, which is about the same as the state average and slightly lower than the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent for work, as there are no public transport stops or routes. No one works from home.
Residents are very settled, with only 17.1% moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.
Full-time employment is very high at 70%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is far above the state and national figures for people working or looking for work.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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