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Broome
50 km²
A notably young population defines Broome, where the typical resident is just 34. The community has a strong Indigenous presence, with 23.4% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a high-earning area with a transient feel, as nearly half of all residents moved here in the last five years. It is a place of contrasts, blending high typical incomes with a very high proportion of renters.
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Residents are noticeably younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 23.4% of the population. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at just 7.6%.
While most residents were born in Australia, 15.4% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
About 10.8% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 2.8 points since 2011. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
People with no religion make up 47.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This proportion has risen sharply by 19 points since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the state average.
Incomes are very strong here; the typical weekly family income is $2,623, which is a little above the state and national figures. High earners are common, with 15.5% of people earning over $2,000 a week.
Residents report fewer health issues than most, with only 17.2% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average of 27.7%.
Volunteering is common, with 17.5% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest at this level.
Homes tend to be larger, with a typical 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 18.3% of households.
Renting is very common, with 50.7% of households renting, which is far above the national average. Very few people own their homes outright, at just 14.9%.
Most people rely on cars to get to work, while only 0.8% use public transport. Working from home is rare at 4.8%, which is far below the national figure.
The population is highly mobile, with 46.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Job prospects are strong, with 67.1% of the workforce in full-time employment and an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is lower than the national average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most people can walk to a park, almost no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport.