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Bombira

7 km²

High household incomes define Bombira, where nearly half of all homes earn $3,000 or more a week. This is a wealthy, family-focused community with a very high proportion of children and large homes. It is a stable area where most residents are born in Australia and work in professional or managerial roles. The neighbourhood is primarily made up of separate houses, creating a spacious environment for the many families who live here.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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Families with children are very common here, with children under 15 making up 25.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40 years old.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.3% born here and only 7.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

Religion remains a significant part of local life, as 69.6% of residents identify as Christian. This helps explain why the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%.

Wealth is a standout feature here, with typical weekly family incomes reaching $3,227, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 23.8% who have a long-term health condition is much lower than in most other areas.

Caregiving is common in the community, with 36.4% of people caring for children unpaid, a figure far above the national average.

There are 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $899, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 72.3% of families.

Most residents live in separate houses, with 91.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, at only 6.9%, while 40.9% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 67.3% of people drive to work and 53.8% of homes have two vehicles.

The neighbourhood is quite dynamic, with 46.2% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Jobs are plentiful and stable, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high percentage of adults working or looking for work.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0 and no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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