Boulia

First Nations people make up 30.1% of the community, which is far above the state and national figures. Children under 15 also represent a high 23.8% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.6% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 83.8% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure, though this has risen significantly since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion sits at 35.8%, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,006, which is well above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,490, a little below the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 0.7% needing help with daily activities and 24.0% reporting a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.6% of people participating, a figure far above the national average. However, only 9.8% of people provide unpaid care.

First Nations residents are typically younger than those in other areas, with a median age of 28. However, they face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 20.5% and a median household income far below the national figure.

One-parent families are very common at 25.0%, which is far above the national average. Additionally, 34.0% of people live alone.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rent at just $125, far below the national figure. Renting is common at 38.9%, while 30.6% of homes are owned outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport and 0% of people commute using it. Around 18.6% of workers work from home.

The area is very stable, with no recent arrivals from overseas. About 37.6% of the population moved into the area in the last five years.

Employment is very strong, with 80.5% of people working full-time and a low unemployment rate of 3.3%. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Boulia is ranked as very disadvantaged, with an overall advantage score of 890 and very low access to money and resources compared to most areas.

The climate is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 34.0 degrees and annual rainfall of 253mm, which is well below the state average.

The area has a very high recorded offence rate, particularly for assault and property damage, although the theft rate is among the lowest at this level.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9.