Broomehill Village

The community is far older than the state average, with 26.5% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 22.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

About 68.7% of residents were born in Australia, though 20.4% were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the main language for 82.5% of residents. While some use other languages at home, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the national average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 43.6%, while 39.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 33.1% of residents completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and only 14.5% have a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $942. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, and 10.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 28.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. About 13.3% of residents provide unpaid care, and 4.2% have served in the Defence Force.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $350 per week, which is well below the national figure, and the typical age is 37, far older than the state average.

Living arrangements vary, with 38.6% of people living alone, far above the state average. One-parent families are also common at 22.9%, which is among the highest for this level.

Every home in the village is a separate house, and 49.4% are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $200, much lower than the state figure of $340.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 71.1% of workers drive to work and every home has at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute.

About 31.8% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the national average.

Job prospects are challenging, with an unemployment rate of 13.1%, well above the national figure. Only 50.6% of adults are working or looking for work, and many are employed in agriculture.

The village is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.