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Borah Creek

136 km²

A very small population of just 22 people makes Borah Creek a sparsely populated area. The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with no children under 15 living here. While typical incomes are far below state and national levels, the area has a strong presence of First Nations people. It is a quiet, rural setting where residents generally have deep roots, as few people have moved here in recent years.

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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Australian figure of 38. While 18.2% of people are seniors, there are no children under 15 in the area.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 45.5%, followed by Dutch, Scottish, and German.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

About 40.9% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average of 33.2%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.5%.

A striking 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, only 32% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are among the lowest at this level, with households typically earning $524 and families $575, both far below the state and national figures.

The area has very few health struggles, with only 13.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure.

While no residents provide unpaid care or work in the Defence Force, 18.2% are volunteers, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Households typically contain 2.5 people, which is about the same as the New South Wales and national figures.

The area has 0.90 people per bedroom, which is a little above the national figure.

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, meaning there are zero departures per 1,000 people.

The population is very stable, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 45.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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