Brockman

The area has a notably young feel, with 22.2% of residents being children under 15, which is well above the national average. This helps explain why de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.5% were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.

English is the main language, but 9.4% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are less likely to report having no religion than those in other areas, with 41.9% identifying as Christian.

Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 35.8%. While there are several schools nearby, the typical resident has a lower level of formal qualification than the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $814, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household incomes are well below the state average.

The community is generally healthier than most similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health and mental health conditions.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas, though there is a higher rate of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face challenges with a much lower typical income and a higher unemployment rate of 24.1%.

One-parent families are very common here, and 35.5% of people live alone, which is far above the state average.

Renting is the norm for 60.3% of households, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $208, which is much lower than the national average of $375.

Car dependence is high, but 14% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure. Very few people work from home.

The population is highly mobile, with 44.5% of residents moving into the area within the last five years.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, though the overall rate of people working or looking for work is far below the state average.

The area is quite walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and health services.