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Boomanoomana
246 km²
Daily life in Boomanoomana revolves around large family homes and a strong connection to the land. This small community is remarkably young, with a typical resident aged just 33 and a huge proportion of children under 15. It is a place where family life dominates, with many large households and a high rate of unpaid childcare. These features combine to create a community that is far more family-focused than the state average.
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Boomanoomana is notably young, with 34.5% of people being children under 15—far above the national figure of 18.2%. This is reflected in the typical age of 33, which is noticeably younger than the NSW average of 39.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.2% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 89.7% using it only. Consequently, the share of people using another language at home is far below the NSW figure.
Most residents identify as Christian at 56.9%, while 36.2% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a higher share of adults with bachelor degrees (22.2%) and Year 12 completions (49.4%) than most similar areas, though both figures remain well below the state average.
Typical household income is $2,050 a week, which is a little above the national figure. A high 32.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most other areas.
Residents are in very good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 19.8%, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. No one in the area reported needing help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 35.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare (33.3%) and housework (27.2%) are also much higher than the state average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.
Homes are large, with an average of 3.3 people per household. This is well above the national average and is driven by a high number of couples with children (77.8%).
Every single home in Boomanoomana is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. None of the homes are rented, and 44.1% are owned outright.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and zero public transport stops. About 29.7% of people work from home.
About 32.0% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The local workforce is highly active, with a far higher share of adults working or looking for work (76.5%) than the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (42.2%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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