Boggabilla

Boggabilla is noticeably younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 36 and over 22% of the population being children. This contrasts with a much lower proportion of seniors compared to the state average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the dominant language, and very few people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is among the lowest at this level, with only 24.2% of residents completing Year 12 and far fewer holding university degrees than the state average.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,238, which is far below the national figure.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the national average, and a lower percentage need help with daily activities.

Community participation in unpaid housework and childcare is much lower than most areas, though the rate of providing general unpaid care is about the same as the state average.

First Nations people make up a large part of the population, but they face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 31.9% and a typical personal income far below the national figure.

Households are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with a very high rate of one-parent families, which is far above the national average.

Renting is very common, with 47.9% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $155, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is highly dependent on cars, as 20.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state and country.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, though the overall rate of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level.

Boggabilla is mostly car-dependent, with very few homes within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries compared to the state average.