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Bombowlee Creek
21 km²
A sparsely populated rural area, Bombowlee Creek is a small community of just 52 people. It is a place for older adults, with a typical age of 47 that is far older than the national figure. The area is distinctive for its high earners and strong employment rates, with many residents working in agriculture or as managers. It feels like a secluded pocket of the Snowy Valleys, where homes are larger than average and life is almost entirely dependent on cars.
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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 47. Children under 15 make up only 5.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion born overseas is far below the state and national averages at just 5.8%. Australian, English, and Irish are the main ancestries reported.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the main religion, with 69.2% of people identifying as such. The 11.5% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
A higher than usual proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 20.5%, though this is still well below the state average of 27.8%.
Income levels are very high here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,208. This is well above the national figure of $805, and 34.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
Residents are in better health than most, with only 19.2% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
While 20.5% of people provide unpaid care—well above the national figure—volunteering is quite low at 6.8%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes tend to be larger than the national average with 2.7 people per house. One-parent families make up 27.0% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
The typical weekly rent of $290 is well below the state and national figures. Home loan payments usually sit around $1,788 a month.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 65.5% of people driving to work and 27.6% working from home. There are no public transport stops or routes.
About 32.7% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with 79.5% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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