Boomey

Boomey is a young community where 35.2% of people are children under 15, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 3.4%, which is far below the state and national figures.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim English, Australian, Irish or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This means the use of other languages is far below the state figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 59.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 28.4%, which is well below the state and far below the national figure.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. Qualifications are often linked to the local environment, with 23.5% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $1,089. The typical family earns $2,624 a week, which is a little above the state average.

Residents are in very good health, with only 13.6% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Local participation is high, as 22.4% of people volunteer and 17.2% provide unpaid care. This is consistent with a high number of people caring for children unpaid, which is far above the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 3.4%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. This is driven by the high number of couples with children, who make up 70.7% of families.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 73.9% have three or more bedrooms. While 34.8% are owned outright, the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,000.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 31.7% of workers work from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job rates are strong, with 70.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.