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Broadford

9 km²

Broadford has more residents than most areas, a somewhat younger age profile and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 Broadford, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,076▲ +38.7%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▼ -15.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.6%People aged 65 and over16.7%Children under 1519.8%People in a de facto relationship15.0%▲ +88.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Broadford, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)27.5%

Older adults (45–64)25.5%

Children (0–14)19.8%

Seniors (65+)16.7%

Youth (15–24)10.5%

Marital status

In Broadford, the largest group is Never married at 40%, followed by Married (40%) and Divorced (11%).

Never married40%
Married40%
Divorced11%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Broadford, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia86.5%

England2.2%

New Zealand1.0%

Philippines0.4%

South Africa0.3%

India0.2%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In Broadford, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (10%).

Australian44.4%

English42.8%

Irish12.4%

Scottish11.5%

German4.8%

Italian3.4%

Dutch2.3%

Greek0.8%

Chinese0.5%

Filipino0.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.2%

Language used at home

In Broadford, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Greek (0%).

English only91.8%

Italian0.5%

Greek0.5%

Tagalog0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Mandarin0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion52.5%

Religious affiliation

In Broadford, the largest group is No religion at 56%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion56%
Christianity42%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.3%

Highest year of school

In Broadford, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1241.4%

Year 1021.5%

Year 1116.9%

Year 9 or below14.2%

Highest qualification level

In Broadford, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 54%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%) and Bachelor degree (16%).

Certificate III / IV43.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.3%

Bachelor degree12.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Postgraduate degree2.8%

Certificate I / II2.7%

Field of qualification

In Broadford, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related18.7%

Management & commerce13.2%

Society & culture11.8%

Health9.6%

Education8.0%

Architecture & building6.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.1%

Agriculture & environment3.0%

Creative arts2.7%

Natural & physical sciences1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$719▲ +66.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,501▲ +92.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,843▲ +76.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.6%

Household income distribution

In Broadford, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99932.5%

$650–$1,49929.1%

Under $65017.1%

$3,000–$3,9997.4%

$4,000 or more5.2%

Personal income distribution

In Broadford, the largest group is Under $650 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65043.0%

$650–$1,49933.3%

$1,500–$2,99914.7%

$3,000 or more2.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.6%People with a mental health condition11.9%People needing help with daily activities7.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Broadford, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None58.4%

One condition21.3%

Two conditions7.8%

Three or more4.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Broadford, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health11.9%

Arthritis11.8%

Asthma10.1%

Other condition9.9%

Diabetes6.0%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition3.0%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.8%People providing unpaid care14.3%People caring for children unpaid28.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▲ +13.6%since 2011 One-parent families19.2%People living alone29.5%▼ -12.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Broadford, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (19%).

Couples with children54%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families19%
Other families1%

Household size

In Broadford, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people32.7%

1 person29.5%

3 people14.0%

4 people13.3%

5 people6.5%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$315—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500▲ +38.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting20.2%Homes owned outright30.2%Separate (detached) houses95.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms85.2%▲ +11.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Broadford, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (21%).

Owned with a mortgage48%
Owned outright31%
Rented21%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Broadford, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house95%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Flat or apartment0%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Broadford, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

3 bedrooms49.4%

4 bedrooms31.1%

2 bedrooms10.4%

5 or more4.7%

1 bedroom2.6%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Broadford, the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by $350–$549 (35%) and Under $200 (18%).

$200–$34943.9%

$350–$54932.1%

Under $20016.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Broadford, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

$1,000–$1,79945.2%

$1,800–$2,99924.0%

Under $1,00019.6%

$3,000 or more4.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.7%▼ -56.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Broadford, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles37.5%

1 vehicle31.9%

3 vehicles15.0%

4 or more11.1%

No vehicle4.7%

How people get to work

In Broadford, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)67.6%

Worked at home11.5%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Walked1.5%

Train0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.7%Recent arrivals from overseas3.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation60.6%Employed full-time60.1%

Industries people work in

In Broadford, the largest group is Construction at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Manufacturing (12%).

Construction15.4%

Health care & social assistance12.3%

Manufacturing11.3%

Retail trade8.9%

Public administration & safety8.9%

Education & training6.9%

Transport & warehousing6.5%

Accommodation & food4.2%

Other services4.0%

Administrative & support3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Broadford, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Labourers (14%) and Professionals (14%).

Technicians & trades18.0%

Labourers13.9%

Professionals13.2%

Community & personal service12.1%

Machinery operators & drivers11.3%

Clerical & administrative11.2%

Managers9.3%

Sales workers8.2%

Nearby areas

Waterford Park (L)Kilmore Tallarook (L)Wandong - Heathcote Junction Wallan Pyalong (L)Seymour Beveridge

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