Bocobra

The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, about 20% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over.

The area is very homogenous, with 90% of people born in Australia and only 5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home by 91.7% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is common here, accounting for 70% of the population. This is reflected in the fact that those with no religion make up only 16.7%, among the lowest at this level.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 34% completing Year 12 and no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, with 55% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 23.3% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are far above state and national levels.

Volunteering is high at 22.6%, well above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, with 5.3% of people having served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children (66.7%) or couples without children (45.2%).

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 47.6% are owned outright. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no public transport stops available.

About 36.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is slightly lower than the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is much higher than the national average of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Bocobra is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.