Booligal

Children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average of 38.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.7% born here and only 9.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language spoken at home for 90.8% of residents. Consequently, no one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religion remains common here, as 65.3% identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 25.5%, which is far below the Australian average.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 28% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment, which aligns with the local industry.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,312, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also higher than most similar areas, with 13.3% of people earning over $2,000 a week.

Residents are in good health, with 0% needing help with daily activities and mental health conditions at 3.1%, which is well below the national average.

Volunteerism is a standout feature here, with 40% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the latest census for this area.

Half of all households are couples with children, and the area has fewer people living alone than most other regions.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 88.9% having three or more bedrooms. Most homes are owned outright at 61.1%, and rent is much lower than the national figure at just $150 a week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 46.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is quite stable, with 27.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The community is very active, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than the national average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.