People & Lifestyle Brightwaters NSW 2264

What Kind of People Live in Brightwaters NSW 2264?

Diversity Levels in Brightwaters

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Brightwaters

21.6%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

22.8%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Median age	50	Top 28%	41% to Jan 2021
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	4.1%	Top 25%	831% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	17.9%	Top 41%	26% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Brightwaters

Full Brightwaters Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Brightwaters

74.0%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

73.7%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	24	Top 12%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 14%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	77.0	Top 24%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	31.0	Bottom 20%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	95.7%	Top 26%	Data for May 2023
Routine disruption post COVID (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Conservatism in Brightwaters

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Brightwaters

-99900.0%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

29.2%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
% Religious	60.0%	Top 39%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	79.8%	Bottom 40%	4% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	36.9%	Bottom 19%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Brightwaters

Brightwaters Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Brightwaters

75.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.0%	Bottom 35%	to 0 to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	2.0	Bottom 49%	1% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	31 km	Bottom 46%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	1.9%	Top 44%	2% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Brightwaters

Brightwaters Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Brightwaters

64.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

60.9

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	64%	Top 37%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	3	Top 32%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	0.0	Bottom 43%	Data for May 2023
No religion	39.5%	Bottom 35%	88% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	2.9%	Top 30%	77% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	46.0%	Top 49%	4% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	45.0%	Top 23%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.0%	Bottom 37%	to 0 to Jan 2021

Community Score in Brightwaters

Brightwaters Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Brightwaters

92.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

85.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Community Groups	0.0	Bottom 31%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	93.9%	Bottom 30%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	28.1%	Bottom 36%	33% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Brightwaters

Brightwaters School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Brightwaters

78.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.1

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Total children in preschool (LGA)	3220	Top 3%	8% to Dec 2020
Family households	76.8%	Top 38%	2% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	5.5%	Top 27%	5% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (2)

Health Services (5)

Name	Address
Bright Smiles @ Brightwater Dental Practice	Suite 10b, Brightwater Marketplace, 69-79 Attenuata Drive
Blue Gum Counselling	5 Dandaraga Rd, Brightwaters NSW 2264, Australia
Bright Smiles @ Brightwater Dental Practice	Suite 10b, Brightwater Marketplace, 69-79 Attenuata Drive
Bright Smiles @ Brightwater Dental Practice	Suite 10b, Brightwater Marketplace, 69-79 Attenuata Drive
Bright Smiles @ Brightwater Dental Practice	Suite 10b, Brightwater Marketplace, 69-79 Attenuata Drive