Bora Ridge

The community is relatively young, with 24.3% of residents being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. This trend is reflected in the family structure, as de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to New South Wales. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English or Irish.

English is the primary language for 80.4% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in similar areas, the total is still far below the state and national figures.

A large proportion of the population—45.8%—reports having no religion, which is far above the New South Wales average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.4%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 29.7% of residents having completed Year 12, far below the national figure. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and there are no schools within 3km.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical personal weekly income of $466. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, and personal incomes for half the population are under $650.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 24.3% of people. Mental health conditions are reported at a rate of 8.4%, which is about the same as the national average.

There is a high level of local engagement, with 20.2% of people volunteering and 15.5% providing unpaid care. More people here do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week compared to the state average.

There are three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. For this group, the typical personal income is $349, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 69.5% of all families.

Every home in Bora Ridge is a separate house, and 64.3% are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. However, there are fewer three-bedroom homes here than in most other areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle, and 67.9% have two.

The population is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the New South Wales average.

The unemployment rate is 13.6%, among the highest for similar areas. Many residents work in construction or agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Bora Ridge is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.