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Bracknell
60 km²
Younger families and children are a prominent part of life in Bracknell, where the typical resident is 41 and children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population. This small community of 493 people is largely Australian-born with very few overseas arrivals. It is a place of detached houses and large family homes, where most people rely on cars to get around. The area is characterized by a high proportion of residents who report having no religion.
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The typical resident is 41, which is a little younger than the state average. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.2% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language used in almost every home, with just 1.0% of people using another language, far below the 22.3% national average.
Over half the population (50.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the Australian average of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 24.6% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical incomes are lower than in most areas; the usual household earns $1,283 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average of 27.7%.
Caregiving is very common here, with 30.3% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average of 26.3%.
There are 6 First Nations people in the area. While their median age is 24, their median personal income of $225 is among the lowest for similar areas.
Families with children make up 54.1% of households. About 12.6% are one-parent families, which is higher than most areas.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (98.4%) and large homes, with 86.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, at just 9.1%.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available.
The population is relatively stable, with 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 65.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, construction, or manufacturing.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. While many homes are near a school, none are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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