Bomen

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 10%. It is also older than the state and national average, with 22.5% of residents aged 65 and over.

Bomen is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 42.5% and 35% of the population respectively.

English is the primary language for 90% of residents. While 10% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, no one reported speaking little or no English.

Religion is split, with 45% of people identifying as Christian and 37.5% reporting no religion, which is slightly below the national figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 40.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is reflected in Year 12 completion rates, which are among the highest at 71%.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,042, which is well above the national figure. Family incomes are also very high, with a typical weekly amount of $2,999.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.5% of people. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 37.5% of people helping out, far above the state average. Around 28% of people provide unpaid childcare.

There are four First Nations people in the area, who are slightly younger than the state average. Their typical personal income of $450 is much lower than most similar areas.

Families are generally larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children.

Rents are very low at $150 a week, far below the state and national figures. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,059, which is much higher than most areas.

Bomen is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Around 24% of the workforce works from home.

The community is quite mobile, as 41.7% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years.

Working or looking for work is very common here, at 78.1%, and the unemployment rate is 0%. Jobs are spread across arts, wholesale trade, and finance.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.