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Bom Bom
24 km²
Bom Bom is a sparsely populated rural area in the Clarence Valley. This non-residential locality is defined by a very small population and an absence of urban development. The typical resident is far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 57 years. Because it is largely undeveloped, the area lacks the basic amenities and services found in most New South Wales towns.
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The typical resident is 57 years old, which is far older than the national figure of 38. The total population is among the smallest at this level.
There are 5 schools within 3 km, which is more than about 75% of similar areas. These are evenly split between government and Catholic sectors, with 40% each.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,625, which is far above the national figure of $805. However, typical household income is $1,625, a little below the state figure of $1,829.
The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is 0, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here are very small, with just 1.0 person per home. This is far below the national figure of 2.5.
People per bedroom is 0.50, which is well below the Australian figure of 0.80. Typical weekly rent is $280, well below the national figure of $375.
There is 1 public transport route and 1 stop. These are more than most similar areas, though the walk to the nearest stop takes 61 minutes, which is much higher than most areas.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, which is far below the state averages.
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