Bowan Park

The typical resident is 42, making the population noticeably older than the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are primarily of English, Scottish, or Irish heritage. Only 11.3% of the population was born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home, with 99.1% of people speaking it. This means there are far fewer people using another language at home compared to New South Wales and Australia.

Christianity is the primary faith for 76.4% of the community. The proportion of people with no religion is 21.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 62% of residents having completed Year 12, well above the national average. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, or agriculture.

Bowan Park is an affluent area where 34.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical household income of $2,624 is among the highest for its area type.

While no one in the community needs help with daily activities, 34.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average.

Local participation is very high, with 28.1% of people volunteering and 34.8% spending over 15 hours a week on unpaid housework, both of which are far above national figures.

The First Nations population is very small, though those present earn a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the state and national averages.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home and 56.5% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 19.5% of people live alone, well below the state average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 92.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 41.5% of houses owned outright.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below that of New South Wales and Australia.

Employment is strong and steady, with 66.7% of the population working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, mining, or as managers.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.