Bootawa

This is a much older community than most, with 34.5% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.8% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 9.8% were born overseas. The most common ancestries are English at 43.1% and Australian at 41.4%.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. While 5.7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, no one reported speaking little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, at 58.0%. Those with no religion make up 34.5% of the community, a figure slightly above the state average.

About 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the national figure. Those who finished Year 12 make up 45.1% of the population.

Incomes are generally low here, with the typical personal weekly income at $582, which is much lower than most areas. Only 1.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common in this older community, where 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 8.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 29.3%, far above the state average. Many residents provide unpaid care (17.8%) or spend 15 or more hours a week on housework, though far fewer care for children compared to most areas.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the state and national averages with a typical age of 28. Typical household income for this group is $1,062, which is much lower than most areas.

Homes are typically small, with 2.3 people per household. Most are couples without children (57.7%), and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in Bootawa is a separate house, and 52.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 4.3% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes via public transport. The nearest transport stop is a 70-minute walk away.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is common for 52.9% of adults, which is lower than most areas. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in health care and social assistance.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.