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Braddon

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📍 Braddon, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,383▲ +40.0%since 2011Median age30 yrs▲ +7.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over6.7%Children under 155.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4783783

Age structure

In Braddon, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 56%, followed by Youth (15–24) (18%) and Older adults (45–64) (14%).

Young adults (25–44)56.3%
Youth (15–24)18.3%
Older adults (45–64)13.6%
Seniors (65+)6.7%
Children (0–14)5.3%

Marital status

In Braddon, the largest group is Never married at 69%, followed by Married (21%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Never married69%
  • Married21%
  • Divorced6%
  • Separated2%
  • Widowed1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Braddon, the largest group is Australia at 78%, followed by China (9%) and England (4%).

Australia61.5%
China6.8%
England3.5%
India3.0%
New Zealand1.4%
Philippines0.9%
Vietnam0.8%
South Africa0.6%
Nepal0.4%
Italy0.2%

Language

People using another language at home26.4%

Language used at home

In Braddon, the largest group is English only at 83%, followed by Mandarin (10%) and Cantonese (2%).

English only68.6%
Mandarin8.1%
Cantonese1.8%
Hindi1.1%
Vietnamese0.9%
Italian0.6%
Arabic0.5%
Tagalog0.4%
Punjabi0.3%
Greek0.3%

Religion

People with no religion60.9%

Religious affiliation

In Braddon, the largest group is No religion at 66%, followed by Christianity (25%) and Hinduism (3%).

  • No religion66%
  • Christianity25%
  • Hinduism3%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Islam2%
  • Other religions1%
  • Judaism1%

Education

Completed Year 1287.9%

Highest year of school

In Braddon, the largest group is Year 12 at 93%, followed by Year 10 (4%) and Year 11 (2%).

Year 1287.9%
Year 103.3%
Year 111.8%
Year 9 or below1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,512▲ +55.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,259▲ +34.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,029▲ +36.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week27.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.6%

Household income distribution

In Braddon, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $4,000 or more (19%) and $650–$1,499 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99939.1%
$4,000 or more18.2%
$650–$1,49915.8%
$3,000–$3,99913.4%
Under $6509.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.7%People with a mental health condition13.5%People needing help with daily activities2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Braddon, the largest group is Mental health at 31%, followed by Asthma (23%) and Other condition (21%).

Mental health13.5%
Asthma9.9%
Other condition9.0%
Arthritis4.1%
Heart disease1.8%
Diabetes1.6%
Cancer1.5%
Lung condition0.8%
Stroke0.4%
Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.8%People providing unpaid care6.3%People caring for children unpaid10.6%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families6.7%

Family composition

In Braddon, the largest group is Couples without children at 65%, followed by Couples with children (26%) and One-parent families (7%).

  • Couples without children65%
  • Couples with children26%
  • One-parent families7%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$495▲ +19.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,803▼ -16.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom1.10▼ -8.3%since 2011Households renting60.4%Homes owned outright11.2%Separate (detached) houses4.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Braddon, the largest group is Rented at 61%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Owned outright (11%).

  • Rented61%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Owned outright11%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Braddon, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 81%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%) and Separate house (5%).

  • Flat or apartment81%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached14%
  • Separate house5%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years76.0%

How people get to work

In Braddon, the largest group is Car (driver) at 42%, followed by Walked (26%) and Worked at home (14%).

Car (driver)35.3%
Walked22.2%
Worked at home11.4%
Bus6.2%
Bicycle5.4%
Car (passenger)3.6%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation80.6%Employed full-time75.7%

Industries people work in

In Braddon, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 42%, followed by Professional & technical (17%) and Education & training (9%).

Public administration & safety41.3%
Professional & technical16.3%
Education & training8.6%
Health care & social assistance6.6%
Accommodation & food6.5%
Retail trade3.7%
Construction2.7%
Other services2.1%
Arts & recreation1.8%
Media & telecommunications1.7%

Occupations people work in

In Braddon, the largest group is Professionals at 46%, followed by Managers (21%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals45.3%
Managers20.6%
Clerical & administrative13.2%
Community & personal service8.1%
Technicians & trades4.7%
Sales workers3.5%
Labourers1.9%
Machinery operators & drivers0.7%

Areas within Braddon

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