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Boorolong
271 km²
A high proportion of families with children and seniors live in Boorolong, making it a community with a wide age range. It is a small, rural area where the typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure. This is a well-educated community with a strong link to the land, as most people work in agriculture. The area is characterised by large detached houses and a very high rate of professional qualifications.
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The population is noticeably older than the state average, though children under 15 make up 21.1% of the community. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Irish, or Scottish. Only 4.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
About 67.6% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.4%, which is well below the national figure.
The area is highly qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Many of these qualifications are in society and culture or education.
While typical weekly incomes are a little below the national figures, 30.4% of households earn over $3,000 a week, which is well above the state average.
Residents are generally healthier than most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.
Community participation is high, with 21.3% of people volunteering. A much higher proportion of residents do significant unpaid housework or provide unpaid care compared to most areas.
First Nations residents are represented by a small group whose typical age is 14, far younger than the national figure. Their typical personal income is well above the state and national averages.
Families with children are common, and homes tend to be larger than usual with 2.6 people per home. About 30.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.
Every home in Boorolong is a separate detached house, and 82.6% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national figure, and 30.4% of homes are rented.
The community is heavily car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is very common, with 39.5% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average.
Around 36.6% of people have moved in the last five years, which is a lower rate of migration than seen across New South Wales and Australia.
The workforce is strongly tied to the land, with 60.5% working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Full-time employment is well above the national average, and there is no unemployment.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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