Bonshaw

Bonshaw is far older than most areas, with 25.6% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a First Nations population of 12.0%, which is well above the state and national averages.

The community is largely Australian-born, with only 9.0% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, meaning 0.0% of residents use another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. About 24.8% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.3% completing Year 12, well below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,042 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below state levels.

While the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national average, 10.5% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is very high here, with 28.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents in Bonshaw have a typical age of 12, which is far younger than the state and national figures. Their typical household income of $524 is among the lowest for similar areas.

Family structures are typical for the region, with 41.6% of households consisting of couples with children and 26.1% of people living alone.

Every home in Bonshaw is a separate house, and 60.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 87.0% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. About 26.2% of workers operate from home.

The population is very stable, with only 17.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 54.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and parks, though 37.8% are within a 15-minute walk of a school.