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Braunstone

49 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population284▼ -2.4%since 2011Median age47 yrs▲ +6.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.6%People aged 65 and over25.4%Children under 1519.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41818

Age structure

In Braunstone, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)28.2%
Seniors (65+)25.4%
Children (0–14)19.0%
Young adults (25–44)17.3%
Youth (15–24)8.1%

Marital status

In Braunstone, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married58%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed3%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Braunstone, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia85.9%
England2.8%
New Zealand2.1%

Language

People using another language at home2.8%

Language used at home

In Braunstone, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only94.0%

Religion

People with no religion34.5%

Religious affiliation

In Braunstone, the largest group is Christianity at 63%, followed by No religion (36%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity63%
  • No religion36%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.6%

Highest year of school

In Braunstone, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (37%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1240.6%
Year 1035.7%
Year 9 or below11.2%
Year 118.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$686▲ +67.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,660▲ +81.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,859▲ +88.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.2%

Household income distribution

In Braunstone, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$650–$1,49930.9%
$1,500–$2,99924.5%
$3,000–$3,99914.9%
Under $65011.7%
$4,000 or more5.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.6%People with a mental health condition8.8%People needing help with daily activities6.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Braunstone, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis12.3%
Asthma10.9%
Mental health8.8%
Other condition7.4%
Heart disease6.7%
Diabetes6.0%
Lung condition3.2%
Cancer2.5%
Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.8%People providing unpaid care22.0%People caring for children unpaid28.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▲ +3.7%since 2011One-parent families7.8%

Family composition

In Braunstone, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples with children56%
  • Couples without children34%
  • One-parent families8%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +27.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +8.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting13.8%Homes owned outright46.8%Separate (detached) houses95.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In Braunstone, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (13%).

  • Owned outright45%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented13%
  • Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In Braunstone, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Other dwelling (7%).

  • Separate house93%
  • Other dwelling7%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Braunstone, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)68.6%
Worked at home13.2%
Walked3.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.2%Labour-force participation55.6%Employed full-time52.1%

Industries people work in

In Braunstone, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (10%) and Public administration & safety (10%).

Health care & social assistance19.0%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.7%
Public administration & safety10.7%
Transport & warehousing9.9%
Education & training7.4%
Construction6.6%
Other services6.6%
Manufacturing5.8%
Professional & technical5.8%
Administrative & support5.8%

Occupations people work in

In Braunstone, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Managers (17%) and Machinery operators & drivers (17%).

Professionals19.0%
Managers18.2%
Machinery operators & drivers17.4%
Clerical & administrative12.4%
Labourers12.4%
Community & personal service11.6%
Technicians & trades8.3%
Sales workers5.0%

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