Bonville

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the New South Wales and Australian averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 12.0% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 92.0% of the community. While 5.0% of people use another language at home, this is far below the average for New South Wales.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 39.5% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average.

About 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 48.2%.

Typical household income is $1,829 a week, which is about the same as the state average. However, personal incomes are a little below the national figure, with 42.6% of people earning under $650 weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 31.4% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national average, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

Residents are very active in unpaid work; 29.1% care for children and 27.1% do significant housework, both of which are well above state figures. Volunteering is also more common than in the rest of the state.

First Nations people in Bonville have a much higher typical household income of $2,250 compared to the state average. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 54.8%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 58.5% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.3% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is very strong, as 44.6% of residents own their homes outright, far above the national average.

Car dependence is very high, with 65.2% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. Only 1.0% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.8% of the population, which is well below the national average.

About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

Bonville is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot reach groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.