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Bruthen (L)

7 km²

Bruthen (L) has a slightly lower share of renters than usual, a somewhat younger age profile and a slightly more educated population.

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📍 Bruthen (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population574▲ +6.9%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +2.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.5%People aged 65 and over15.0%Children under 1519.2%People in a de facto relationship19.0%▲ +23.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.6%

Young adults (25–44)24.9%

Children (0–14)19.2%

Seniors (65+)15.0%

Youth (15–24)9.6%

Marital status

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Married at 39%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (9%).

Married39%
Never married39%
Divorced9%
Widowed7%
Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia86.4%

England3.0%

New Zealand0.9%

Ancestry

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (36%) and Irish (10%).

English44.8%

Australian41.8%

Irish12.2%

Scottish10.1%

German3.0%

Italian2.6%

Dutch1.7%

Language

People using another language at home3.0%

Language used at home

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only90.8%

Religion

People with no religion62.7%

Religious affiliation

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is No religion at 68%, followed by Christianity (28%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion68%
Christianity28%
Buddhism2%
Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.8%

Highest year of school

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1243.2%

Year 1021.2%

Year 1113.7%

Year 9 or below11.9%

Highest qualification level

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 45%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (23%) and Bachelor degree (18%).

Certificate III / IV37.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.7%

Bachelor degree14.5%

Postgraduate degree4.9%

Certificate I / II4.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.8%

Field of qualification

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Society & culture at 20%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Health (15%).

Society & culture17.0%

Engineering & related13.1%

Health13.1%

Agriculture & environment9.2%

Management & commerce8.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.1%

Architecture & building6.7%

Education6.4%

Creative arts4.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$647▲ +54.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,180▲ +35.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,521▲ +42.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.9%

Household income distribution

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49937.6%

$1,500–$2,99925.3%

Under $65024.0%

$3,000–$3,9996.6%

$4,000 or more1.3%

Personal income distribution

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65046.5%

$650–$1,49935.6%

$1,500–$2,9999.8%

$3,000 or more0.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.5%People with a mental health condition11.1%People needing help with daily activities5.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (6%).

None60.1%

One condition20.6%

Two conditions5.1%

Three or more4.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (18%).

Mental health11.1%

Arthritis9.6%

Asthma9.6%

Other condition8.4%

Heart disease4.4%

Diabetes3.1%

Lung condition3.1%

Cancer1.6%

Dementia0.7%

Stroke0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.3%People providing unpaid care16.6%People caring for children unpaid29.0%People who served in the Defence Force4.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families16.0%People living alone30.6%▲ +10.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people35.4%

1 person30.6%

3 people17.9%

4 people13.1%

5 people4.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,040▼ -4.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting14.8%Homes owned outright39.7%Separate (detached) houses96.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms72.1%▼ -5.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 44%, followed by Owned outright (39%) and Rented (15%).

Owned with a mortgage44%
Owned outright39%
Rented15%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (22%) and 4 bedrooms (22%).

3 bedrooms45.9%

2 bedrooms21.8%

4 bedrooms21.8%

1 bedroom7.4%

5 or more4.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is $200–$349 at 78%, followed by Under $200 (22%).

$200–$34961.8%

Under $20017.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by Under $1,000 (44%) and $1,800–$2,999 (8%).

$1,000–$1,79941.6%

Under $1,00038.6%

$1,800–$2,9996.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.8%▲ +219.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles40.3%

1 vehicle29.9%

3 vehicles17.3%

4 or more7.4%

No vehicle4.8%

How people get to work

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Walked (9%).

Car (driver)61.4%

Worked at home12.7%

Walked8.2%

Car (passenger)4.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.2%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation60.3%Employed full-time50.2%

Industries people work in

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Construction (12%) and Manufacturing (8%).

Health care & social assistance16.5%

Construction12.0%

Manufacturing8.2%

Retail trade8.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.9%

Public administration & safety7.9%

Accommodation & food6.7%

Professional & technical6.0%

Education & training6.0%

Transport & warehousing4.9%

Occupations people work in

In Bruthen (L), the largest group is Community & personal service at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Managers (13%).

Community & personal service18.7%

Technicians & trades17.2%

Managers12.7%

Professionals11.6%

Labourers11.2%

Clerical & administrative9.0%

Machinery operators & drivers9.0%

Sales workers7.9%

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