Bohena Creek

The area has a First Nations population of 6.1%, which is much higher than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 44, the community has far fewer seniors aged 65 and over than the state and national figures.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. This is far below the New South Wales and national averages, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the only language spoken here, as no residents use another language at home. This is far below the national figure and the state average.

Christianity is the most common faith, and 22.4% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,125, which is a little above the state and national figures. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health or mental health conditions.

The area has a strong history of service, with a rate of former Defence Force members that is much higher than most similar areas. However, volunteering rates are a little below the state average.

There are 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,187 is far above the national figure of $540.

Families here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, making up 59.3% of the community.

Every single home in Bohena Creek is a separate house, and 82.4% have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $200, which is far below the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 16.9% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 68.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many people work in agriculture, health, or mining.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.