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Briagolong
1 km²
Typical household incomes in Briagolong are well below the national figure, reflecting a modest rural community of 626 people. The area has seen a significant shift in its makeup, with the typical resident now just 37 years old, down from 53 in 2011. This younger profile is reflected in the high number of children and a rise in de facto relationships. It is a place of detached houses and open space, where most residents are Australian-born and live in homes they own.
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The community has grown younger, with the typical age dropping to 37 and children under 15 making up 19.2% of the population. This shift is mirrored by a fall in the proportion of seniors, who now make up 17.1% of residents.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
A majority of residents (56.2%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 18.5% identified this way.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.8% of the population, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state average. Year 12 completion has risen to 40.5% since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,276, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few people earn high wages, with only 4% making $2,000 or more per week.
While 31.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas at 4.8%.
Volunteerism is higher than the national figure at 17.2%, though this is a drop from 2011. Unpaid care for children is common, with 25.9% of residents providing this support.
Families with children make up 51.5% of households, and the typical home holds 2.4 people. Single-person households are also common, making up 29.2% of the community.
Every single home in Briagolong is a separate house, and 39.8% are owned outright. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, with only 14.8% of households renting.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 67.9% of workers driving to work. Only 1.1% use public transport, and 9.7% of the workforce works from home.
The community is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in the latest census.
About 57.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in construction, health, or education.
While everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no homes within walking distance of public transport or health services.