Bom Bom vs Levenstrath

Levenstrath and Bom Bom are neighbouring areas in the Clarence Valley, both of which are sparsely populated. Levenstrath has a small population of 48 people, while Bom Bom is largely non-residential. There are sharp contrasts in wealth and age; the typical weekly personal income in Bom Bom is far higher at $1,625, compared to $575 in Levenstrath. Residents in Bom Bom are also far older, with a typical age of 57 compared to 42 in Levenstrath. In Levenstrath, homes are more crowded, with 2.5 people per home compared to just 1.0 in Bom Bom.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the number of people per home, though Levenstrath is about the same as Australia while Bom Bom is far below. They are equally car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries or health services. This lack of local amenities is consistent across both areas, and neither has any homes within a short walk of public transport.