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Boat Harbour

2 km²

Weekly personal incomes reaching $1,312 make Boat Harbour one of the wealthiest small areas at this level. This is a sparsely populated pocket of just 19 people with a typical resident aged 38. The community is far wealthier than the state and national averages, though it is completely car-dependent due to a lack of local services and steep terrain. Residents here enjoy high incomes but live in an area with no walkable amenities.

Boat Harbour's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The population is very small, with only 19 residents. The typical age is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas and a little younger than the New South Wales average.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 79%, ahead of South Africa (26%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 95%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 58%, ahead of Christianity (47%).

There are three schools within 3km, which is more than 70% of similar areas. Local schools show a higher average advantage score than most areas, with two-thirds being independent primary schools.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly family earnings of $2,874 and personal incomes of $1,312, both of which are far above the national and state figures.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 32%, ahead of Mental health (16%).

Three First Nations people live here, with a typical personal income of $1,875 and a typical age of 12, both of which are far above or far younger than state and national figures.

Homes in this area are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the Australian average of 2.5.

While typical weekly rents are among the highest at $590, home-loan payments are far below the state average at $1,300. There are also fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

The area is entirely reliant on private vehicles, as there are no public transport stops or routes available to residents.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 43%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (43%).

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk and the terrain is quite steep.

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