Botobolar

Botobolar is a young community where 29% of people are children under 15, a figure far above the national average. The typical resident is 37, making the area much younger than most similar places, while seniors over 65 make up only 8.4% of the population.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home in Botobolar, which is far below the levels of linguistic diversity seen across New South Wales and Australia.

Christianity is the primary faith here, with 56.5% of residents identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 27.5%, which is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 41.9% completed Year 12.

Household incomes are quite high, with a typical weekly income of $2,249, which is well above the national figure. About 30% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 15.3% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. Very few people need help with daily activities or report mental health conditions.

Family life and volunteering are central here, with 49.4% of people caring for children unpaid. This is far above the national rate, alongside a high 21.3% of residents who volunteer.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes are typically large, with 3.3 people per household and a high 74.2% of families consisting of couples with children. Consequently, very few people live alone.

Every home in Botobolar is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. A majority of these are owned outright, and there are no renters in the area.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least two vehicles. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

Botobolar is a stable community with very little movement, as only 18.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure.

Employment is strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 70% of people working full-time. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, mining, and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the New South Wales average.