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Broomehill East

537 km²

Set in a vast rural landscape, Broomehill East is a small, car-dependent community of 109 people. It is a place of stable families and high home ownership, where nearly a quarter of residents are children. The area is distinctive for its high levels of volunteering and a workforce heavily tied to the land, which helps explain why most residents earn more than the national figure.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The community is notably young, with 24.8% of people under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 41, seniors make up only 11.9% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia (88.1%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (5.5%) compared to the rest of the state.

English is the primary language for 94.5% of the community. Only 4.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Over half of the population (53.2%) identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 33.9%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a strong record of school completion, with 62.5% finishing Year 12, well above the national average. Qualifications are often in education, management, or agriculture.

Incomes are high here, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,025 well above the national figure. About 21.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, placing the area among the highest for its level.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 13.8% reporting a long-term health condition, a figure far below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

This is a highly active community where 45.9% of people volunteer, far above the state and national figures. Unpaid care is common, with 20% of people providing support to others.

There are very few First Nations people in this area, and the typical household income for this group is among the lowest at this level.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children (64.6%), and one-parent families are much rarer than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 88.9% having three or more bedrooms. A striking 72.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have a motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Most households have two or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 19.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

The workforce is strongly linked to the land, with 70.6% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

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

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