Boonal

Boonal is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 35.3% of people under 15 and no residents aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most areas, making up 21.9% of the population.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 66.7%, while those with no religion make up only 11.8%, which is among the lowest levels for similar areas.

About 22% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though those who completed Year 12 are far below the national figure at 46.2%. Degrees in agriculture, education, and management are most common.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $1,093. Nearly a quarter of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average.

Residents enjoy excellent health, with only 9.8% having a long-term condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 41.5% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national average. Volunteering is also higher than usual at 22%.

The First Nations population is very small, and they are far younger than the state average with a typical age of 11. Their typical personal income is $1,375, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children, who make up 60% of the community.

Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly cost of $200, which is far below the national average of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 26.9% of the workforce works from home.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 35.3% of residents moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 73.1% of the workforce. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, and 63.4% of adults are working or looking for work.

Boonal is completely car-dependent, with no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score of 0.0 is far below the state average.