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Brunswick Heads
4 km²
High rental costs and a shift toward smaller homes define Brunswick Heads, where typical weekly rents hit $450. This is an older community, with a typical resident aged 47 and a large number of seniors. While the population shrank by 38% since 2011, the area has become more educated and more likely to be without a religion. It is a highly walkable spot where nearly everyone lives within a short stroll of groceries and public transport.
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The community has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 47 and people aged 65 and over making up 23.3% of the population. This shift is reflected in the children's population, which fell by 13 points since 2011 to 12.8%.
People born overseas make up 16.9% of the residents, a figure that rose 10 points since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 88.1% of the community. Those using another language at home rose to 5.2% since 2011, though this remains far below the state figure.
A majority of residents—55.3%—report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a sharp rise of 40 points since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 25.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 57.0% having completed Year 12. Both figures have risen significantly since 2011.
Typical family weekly income is $1,790, which is higher than most similar areas. However, typical household income fell by $333 since 2011 to $1,302.
About 28.2% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common. People needing help with daily activities rose to 5.9% since 2011.
Volunteering is very common here, with 22.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children fell 17 points since 2011.
The area has a high number of people living alone (36.9%) and one-parent families (21.1%). Consequently, homes are smaller, with just 2.1 people per household.
Rental properties are common, with 41.0% of households renting and typical weekly rents reaching $450. The housing stock has shifted away from large homes, as the share of houses with three or more bedrooms fell 29 points since 2011.
Public transport use for commuting is non-existent at 0.0%. However, 22.5% of people now work from home, a huge increase from 2.4% in 2011.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.6% of the community.
Full-time employment is among the lowest for its level at 44.4%, falling 21 points since 2011. Most workers are in health care, accommodation and food, or retail.
The area is very walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. While public transport and shops are close, almost no homes are within walking distance of health services.