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Broadford
9 km²
Far fewer people were born overseas in Broadford than in the rest of Victoria, with only 8.2% of the population born abroad. This community has grown quickly, adding over 1,100 people since 2011, and it is now much younger than most similar areas. The typical resident is 38, and with nearly 20% of the population being children, the town has a strong family feel. Most people live in large, detached houses and rely on cars to get around.
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The population has grown by 39% since 2011 to reach 4,076 people. It is a relatively young area, with a typical age of 38 and a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places.
Broadford is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Only 8.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language here, with 91.8% speaking it only. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.2%, which is well below the national average.
A majority of the community has no religion, at 52.5%. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 33 percentage points since 2011.
The workforce is largely trained in trades, with 43.8% holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 10.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.
Typical household income is $1,501 a week, which is a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly since 2011.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.9% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also well above the state average.
While 14.3% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering has dropped sharply, falling 15 percentage points since 2011 to 12.8%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are also more common than in most areas, making up 19.2% of households.
Almost all residents live in separate houses, and 85.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. However, the share of homes owned outright has fallen by 17 percentage points since 2011.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with 67.6% of workers driving to work. Only 0.8% of people use public transport for their commute.
The community is quite mobile, with 38.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are relatively rare at 3.3%.
Employment is higher than in most similar areas, with 60.6% of adults working or looking for work. Construction is the most common industry, employing 15.4% of the workforce.
Broadford is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 4.0. Only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools or groceries.