Brighton · Sub-region (SA3)

One-parent families

24.1%2021

One-parent families make up 24.1% of families in Brighton — the fifth-highest share of one-parent families of any of the country's 338 sub-regions, and far higher than the typical sub-region (13.7%).

That's high even for its surrounds: higher than nearby Hobart - North West, Launceston and Hobart - North East. Within Brighton, it varies widely, from 11.0% in Old Beach - Otago to 39.4% in Bridgewater - Gagebrook.

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📍 Brighton, Sub-region (SA3)

Trend across censuses

Not directly comparable across years.

Where Brighton sits

All sub-region (sa3) areas, 2021. The marker is Brighton — higher than 99% of areas.

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One-parent families within Brighton

  1. Bridgewater - Gagebrook39.4%
  2. Brighton - Pontville16.5%
  3. Old Beach - Otago11.0%

One-parent families in nearby areas

  1. Hobart - North West21.1%
  2. Launceston17.5%
  3. Hobart - North East15.9%
  4. Sorell - Dodges Ferry15.6%
  5. Hobart - South and West13.3%
  6. Central Highlands (Tas.)13.2%
  7. Huon - Bruny Island13.0%
  8. Meander Valley - West Tamar12.6%
  9. South East Coast12.1%
  10. Hobart Inner10.9%

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