Boambolo

The area is much younger than the national figure, with 26.6% of the population being children under 15. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas, at 18.0%.

Boambolo is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those who listed an ancestry most commonly identified as English (50.6%) or Australian (45.6%).

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Nearly half of the population is Christian (49.4%), while 31.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly lower than the state average.

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than people in most similar areas. Qualifications are spread across several fields, with information technology and society and culture being the most common.

Typical personal weekly incomes are far above the national figure, and 24.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for this level.

The community is healthier than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.3%) and no one needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is far above the national average at 26.3%. There is also a very high rate of former Defence Force members (8.8%) compared to the rest of the state.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents listed in the latest census for this area.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 69.0%.

Every home is a separate house, though they are more likely to be rented (28.0%) than in most similar areas. Mortgage payments are typically $2,100 a month, which is slightly above the national figure.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops and no one uses public transport to commute. This is consistent with the 40.0% of the workforce who work from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.5% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas. Work is concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing (34.3%), as well as education and finance.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.