Boorowa

The community is notably older than most areas, with 28.6% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. While children under 15 make up 17.5% of the population, the typical resident is 50 years old.

Boorowa is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.9% of residents born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation remains common, with 60.2% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 22.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 37.5% of residents completing Year 12. A typical resident is more likely to hold a Certificate III or IV than a university degree.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,199, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, as 34.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is strong, with 19.9% of people volunteering—well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the state average.

There are 67 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age is 28, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24. Year 12 completion for this group is 28.2%, well below the national average.

A high number of people live alone, accounting for 33.0% of households, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. This contributes to a lower-than-average number of people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.7% of homes. Home ownership is high, with 48.1% of residents owning their homes outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and 61% of workers driving to work. Most homes have at least one vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 26.7% of people have moved in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the largest industry, employing 23.7% of the workforce. Only 47.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.2, far below the state average of 6.2. Half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.