Bom Bom vs Braunstone

Braunstone and Bom Bom are neighbouring rural areas in the Clarence Valley. Braunstone has a population of 284, while Bom Bom is largely non-residential with no recorded population. There are stark differences in wealth and demographics; typical weekly personal income is far higher in Bom Bom at $1,625 compared to $686 in Braunstone. Residents are also far older in Bom Bom, where the typical age is 57, while Braunstone's typical resident is 47. Households in Braunstone are more crowded, with 2.8 people per home compared to just 1.0 in Bom Bom.

Both areas share a similar typical weekly household income of around $1,600. They are also equally car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops, parks, or health services. While Braunstone has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, Bom Bom has more schools and better street connectivity. The two areas have also tracked similarly in terms of rent, which is around $300 a week in both places.