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Broxburn

32 km²

Broxburn is characterised by household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 Broxburn, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population115—since 2011Median age46 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.6%People aged 65 and over20.9%Children under 1520.9%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–477

Age structure

In Broxburn, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Children (0–14) (21%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)28.7%
Children (0–14)20.9%
Seniors (65+)20.9%
Young adults (25–44)17.4%
Youth (15–24)12.2%

Marital status

In Broxburn, the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (29%) and Widowed (8%).

  • Married57%
  • Never married29%
  • Widowed8%
  • Divorced3%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Broxburn, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia89.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only90.4%

Religion

People with no religion20.9%

Religious affiliation

In Broxburn, the largest group is Christianity at 78%, followed by No religion (22%).

  • Christianity78%
  • No religion22%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.9%

Highest year of school

In Broxburn, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1242.9%
Year 1033.0%
Year 9 or below14.3%
Year 116.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$612—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,325—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,649—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week25.0%

Household income distribution

In Broxburn, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 29%, followed by Under $650 (21%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49925.0%
Under $65018.2%
$1,500–$2,99918.2%
$4,000 or more18.2%
$3,000–$3,9996.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.0%People with a mental health condition7.8%People needing help with daily activities2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Broxburn, the largest group is Arthritis at 29%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis13.9%
Asthma8.7%
Mental health7.8%
Heart disease5.2%
Cancer4.3%
Diabetes4.3%
Lung condition3.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers28.7%People providing unpaid care5.3%People caring for children unpaid29.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5—since 2011One-parent families11.7%

Family composition

In Broxburn, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children54%
  • Couples without children29%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting20.5%Homes owned outright38.6%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Broxburn, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (19%).

  • Owned with a mortgage45%
  • Owned outright36%
  • Rented19%

Types of homes

In Broxburn, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Broxburn, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (33%).

Car (driver)61.7%
Worked at home30.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation64.9%Employed full-time58.3%

Industries people work in

In Broxburn, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 36%, followed by Public administration & safety (17%) and Health care & social assistance (17%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing28.3%
Public administration & safety13.3%
Health care & social assistance13.3%
Construction8.3%
Manufacturing5.0%
Professional & technical5.0%
Other services5.0%

Occupations people work in

In Broxburn, the largest group is Clerical & administrative at 21%, followed by Managers (19%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Clerical & administrative21.7%
Managers20.0%
Technicians & trades16.7%
Professionals11.7%
Sales workers11.7%
Machinery operators & drivers10.0%
Community & personal service8.3%
Labourers5.0%

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