Boolaroo

The typical resident is 39, and the community has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (4.6%) than the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, at 15.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.6%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (9.4%) than both the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 90.5% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in similar areas, the figure is still far below the New South Wales average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion (43.0%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 48.8%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 14.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 41.7% completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Typical weekly household incomes sit at $1,504, which is a little below the national figure. Higher earners are less common here, with only 15.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.1% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 14.2% of the population.

Unpaid care is a key feature of the community, as 15.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.4%) compared to the rest of the country.

First Nations residents in Boolaroo have a higher Year 12 completion rate (45.7%) than both the state and national averages. Household and personal incomes for this group are also well above the national figures.

One-parent families (18.1%) and people living alone (27.5%) are both much more common here than in most similar areas. About half of all households consist of couples with children.

Detached houses are the dominant dwelling type, appearing in 89.3% of homes. While typical weekly rents are $400, the area has a much higher proportion of renters (28.1%) than most similar areas.

Public transport infrastructure is strong, with a high number of stops and departures per 1,000 people. However, most people still rely on cars, with 59.6% driving to work.

The area has seen significant churn, with 57.9% of people moving in the last five years—a rate far above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.8% of the population.

Adults working or looking for work make up 60.8% of the population, and the unemployment rate of 3.9% is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable, with 93.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. While it is easy to access shops and schools, health services are far less accessible than in the rest of the state.