Bournewood

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up a far higher proportion of the population than the state average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 11.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 95% born here and no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian (51.7%) and English (43.3%).

English is the only language used at home by 95% of residents. Consequently, the proportion of people using another language or speaking little to no English is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Most residents identify as Christian (78.3%). The proportion of people reporting no religion is 21.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 29.7% of residents completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and qualifications are heavily concentrated in agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly personal income is $825, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most other areas.

The community enjoys good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 13.3% of people, far below the national average of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high, with 51.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of community involvement is seen alongside a high rate of people caring for children unpaid (38.5%).

There are seven First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is just 13, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes in Bournewood are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. This is well above the national average and consistent with the fact that 80.4% of families are couples with children.

Typical weekly rent is $213, which is far below the state figure of $420. Meanwhile, typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,800, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is highly dependent on cars, but 50% of those who work do so from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is quite mobile, with 62% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 88.5% of people employed full-time. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.