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Broke (WA)

498 km²

Broke (WA) is characterised by modest household incomes and low rents.

It's also marked by fewer residents than most areas and an ageing population.

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📍 Broke (WA), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population17—since 2011Median age53 yrs—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–433

Age structure

In Broke (WA), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 50%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (31%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)47.1%
Young adults (25–44)29.4%
Seniors (65+)17.6%

Marital status

In Broke (WA), Married is the majority at 67%; Never married is next at 33%.

  • Married67%
  • Never married33%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Broke (WA), Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia41.2%

Ancestry

In Broke (WA), English is the majority at 73%; Scottish is next at 27%.

English47.1%
Scottish17.6%

Language

Language used at home

In Broke (WA), English only is the majority at 100%.

English only52.9%

Religion

Religious affiliation

In Broke (WA), No religion is the majority at 56%; Christianity is next at 44%.

  • No religion56%
  • Christianity44%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

In Broke (WA), Year 10 is the majority at 57%; Year 12 is next at 43%.

Year 1036.4%
Year 1227.3%

Highest qualification level

In Broke (WA), Bachelor degree is the majority at 57%; Postgraduate degree is next at 43%.

Bachelor degree40.0%
Postgraduate degree30.0%

Field of qualification

In Broke (WA), Agriculture & environment is the majority at 56%; Society & culture is next at 44%.

Agriculture & environment50.0%
Society & culture40.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$575—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$900—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,999—since 2011

Personal income distribution

In Broke (WA), Under $650 is the majority at 57%; $3,000 or more is next at 43%.

Under $65036.4%
$3,000 or more27.3%

Health & Disability

Number of long-term health conditions

In Broke (WA), One condition is the majority at 60%; None is next at 40%.

One condition35.3%
None23.5%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8—since 2011

Family composition

In Broke (WA), Couples without children is the majority at 100%.

  • Couples without children100%

Household size

In Broke (WA), 2 people is the majority at 100%.

2 people71.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$125—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Broke (WA), Rented is the majority at 56%; Owned outright is next at 44%.

  • Rented56%
  • Owned outright44%

Types of homes

In Broke (WA), Separate house is the majority at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

Broke (WA) splits fairly evenly between 1 vehicle (50%) and 2 vehicles (50%).

1 vehicle42.9%
2 vehicles42.9%

How people get to work

In Broke (WA), Car (driver) is the majority at 100%.

Car (driver)100.0%

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

In Broke (WA), Public administration & safety is the majority at 100%.

Public administration & safety100.0%

Occupations people work in

In Broke (WA), Professionals is the majority at 63%; Labourers is next at 38%.

Professionals166.7%
Labourers100.0%

Nearby areas

Shannon (WA)WalpoleNorth WalpoleHazelvaleNornalupTingledaleBoorara BrookPeaceful Bay