Bombay

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 26.1% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population is balanced by a higher-than-usual share of children under 15, who make up 19.7% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the main language here, and very few people use another language at home. Only 3.5% do so, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

About 41.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average. Another 41.5% identify as Christian.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and about 60% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are high in Bombay, where the typical personal weekly income of $944 is a little above the national figure. More than 21% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for this level.

About 30.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.2% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a much higher share of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, and their typical age is 19, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Family homes are common, with 61.2% being couples with children. People are less likely to live alone here than in most other areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 56.3% owned outright, far above the national figure. Notably, no one in the community rents their home.

Residents rely entirely on cars, and 39.1% of those who work do so from home, which is far above the national average. There is no public transport used for commuting.

The population is quite stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national figures. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is more common here than in most similar areas. Many residents work in agriculture, public administration, or as managers and professionals.

Bombay is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.