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Bobadah

1,365 km²

Covering over 1,300 square kilometres of the Bogan region, Bobadah is a very small, rural community of just 30 people. It is a place where the typical resident is 43, making it noticeably older than the national average. The community is distinct for its high proportion of university-qualified adults and strong earnings, with many residents working from home. It is a quiet, car-dependent area with a high rate of de facto relationships and a strong connection to the land.

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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. People in de facto relationships make up 36.4% of the community, a figure far above the national average.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 90% born here and no residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language spoken at home by 90% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average.

About 40% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 34.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%.

Personal incomes are very high here, with the typical resident earning $1,031 a week, well above the national figure of $805. Nearly 39% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are far less common than across Australia, yet 26.7% of residents report a mental health condition, which is far above the national average.

Community participation is low, with 0% of people providing unpaid care, far below the national figure of 11.9%.

First Nations residents are rare here, but the typical personal income for those who are is $1,999, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $3,000, which is far above the national figure of $1,863.

The area is highly reliant on cars, though 60% of people work from home, far above the national average of 21%.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 96.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Over half the population works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.

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