Bostobrick

Bostobrick is much older than most areas, with 26.5% of people aged 65 or over and a typical age of 49. There is also a strong First Nations presence, with 9.1% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 78% born here and only 7.6% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the main language used at home for 83.3% of residents. Only 4.5% of people use another language, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 40.9% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 39.4%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 26.3% nationally. Around 45.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower here than in the rest of the state. The typical weekly household income is $974, far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829, and only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (22.0%) than the national average of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 9.1%.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 30.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of veterans, with 4.4% having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are younger than average, with a typical age of 22. Their household income of $2,250 is well above the state average of $1,558.

Living alone is more common here than elsewhere, accounting for 28.9% of households. However, 64.8% of families consist of couples with children.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 55.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rents are also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $175.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 25.5% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

Bostobrick is a very stable community, with only 22.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 44.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 12.8%.