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Bracknell
1 km²
A shift toward a younger feel marks the recent change in Bracknell, where the typical resident is now 38 years old. This small community is largely made up of families in detached houses, with a high number of children and a growing trend toward having no religious affiliation. It is a stable, predominantly Australian neighborhood in the Meander Valley with very few overseas arrivals and a strong connection to local trades and construction.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with 19.6% of people being children under 15. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has fallen to 1.5%, the proportion of people in de facto relationships has risen slightly to 12.8%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with listed ancestry are overwhelmingly Australian or English.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
A majority of residents—52.6%—now report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 38 percentage points since 2011. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.7% of residents reached Year 10 as their highest year of school.
Typical household income is $1,319 a week, which is about the same as the state figure. While most people earn under $1,500 weekly, the typical family income has risen by $827 since 2011.
People with long-term health conditions are less common here than in most other areas. About 28.8% of residents have such a condition, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported.
Unpaid care is very common, as 32.3% of people care for children, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the higher number of children in the area.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is higher than most areas, while the number of people living alone is much lower than the state average.
Every single home in Bracknell is a separate house, and 43.4% are owned outright. Renting is very rare here, with only 7.6% of households renting their home.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 33.8% have two or more.
The population is very stable, with only 27.1% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 65.3%. Many residents work in construction or manufacturing, and the unemployment rate of 3.9% is lower than the state average.
The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or park, there are no groceries or health services within that distance.