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Borambola
147 km²
Far fewer people were born overseas in Borambola than in the rest of the country, with no residents born outside Australia. This small community is a mix of extremes, where a large number of children live alongside a population that is far older than the national typical age of 38. It is a place of detached houses and high employment, where many residents work in agriculture or from home.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure. Despite this, children under 15 make up 22.2% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average of 18.2%.
The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas and no residents using a language other than English at home.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.
About 65.8% of residents identify as Christians, while 30.8% have no religion, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 14.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well below the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.1% of people, which is well below the national rate of 27.7%.
Volunteerism is high at 22.1%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. This community also sees a very high rate of unpaid housework, with 35.8% of people doing over 15 hours a week.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Families with children are common, making up 60.4% of households. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a very low rate of one-parent families.
Every single home in the area is a separate house. Renting is far less common here than nationally, with only 14.3% of households renting and typical weekly rents at a very low $205.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the 32.8% of people who work from home, a figure far above the national average.
About 30.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with 75% of people working full-time, far above the national figure of 58.9%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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