Bookham

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 47 and 22.8% of residents aged 65 or over. About 17.3% are children under 15, which is around the middle for its level.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.3% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, placing the area far below the national average for language diversity.

Religion remains common here, with 66.9% of people identifying as Christians. This means the 26% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high number of residents completed Year 12, though the 17.1% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure. Many qualifications are in agriculture and environment, which fits the local industry.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual home earning $1,375 a week. However, 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Other common long-term health issues include arthritis and asthma.

Volunteering is a standout feature of the area, with 30.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. About 24.8% of people also do significant unpaid housework.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 10, which is far younger than the state and national typical ages.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Every single home in Bookham is a separate house, and 91.1% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 8.9%, and 37.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is common, accounting for 35.3% of workers.

The population is very stable, with only 21.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a high proportion of full-time workers. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or as managers.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.