Broadwood

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 34 and a very low proportion of seniors at 2.2%. About 27.4% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

While 19% of people were born overseas—much higher than similar areas—this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents have English or Australian ancestry.

English is the main language for 88.1% of the community. While 8.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 44.8% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Around half of the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and engineering is the most common field of qualification.

Broadwood is a high-earning area where 61.9% of households make $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly incomes are $1,508, which is far above the national figure of $805.

Residents are in good health, with only 16.2% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 41.1% of people provide unpaid care for children—well above the national average. About 19.7% of the community also spends time volunteering.

First Nations people make up 5.4% of the population. This group is notably young, with a typical age of 17, and earns a typical personal income of $966, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are large, with 3.3 people per household and a very low 5.6% of people living alone. Nearly three quarters of households are couples with children.

Every home in Broadwood is a separate house, and 99.1% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no homes lacking a vehicle and almost no use of public transport. Most people commute by car, and the walk to the nearest stop is about 43 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are relatively few at 4.2%.

Job prospects are very strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.7%. Mining is the largest employer, and 84% of adults are working or looking for work.

Broadwood is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for most residents.