Bolaro

Bolaro is a senior-heavy community where 35.5% of people are aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national rate of 17.2%. There are no children under 15 living here, making it far older than most other areas.

People born overseas make up 16.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Over half the community has Australian ancestry, followed by English and Italian roots.

About 16.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in the wider community, with 25.8% reporting no religion, which is far below the Australian figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 48.4%.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (20.7%) and Year 12 completions (55.2%) than most similar areas, though both figures remain below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $483, which is far below the national figure of $805. Despite this, 13.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a share that is slightly above the national average.

Residents are in relatively good health, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and 22.6% having a long-term health condition, both of which are well below national levels.

Community spirit is high, with 37.9% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 31.0% do a lot of unpaid housework, a figure far above the national rate.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the latest census for this area.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical 1.8 people per home, well below the national figure of 2.5. There are no one-parent families in the community.

The typical weekly rent is $360, which is about the same as the national figure of $375. Space is plentiful, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, much lower than the national average.

The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes available for residents.

About 32.3% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 34.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national rate of 61.1% and consistent with the area's older population.

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