Bowman

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 55 and 26.6% of the population aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. About 4.3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a little above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 12.9% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 25.9% report having no religion. This proportion of people with no religion is far below the Australian average of 38.9%.

A higher than usual 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though only 36.6% finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. There are no schools within 3km.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,281 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.4% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Community spirit is high, with 28.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or spend significant time on housework.

There are six First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17, and they earn a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 45.5% being couples without children. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 82.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Almost all homes are separate houses, and no one is renting.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 40.8% of the population moving in within the last five years.

While 62.5% of people are employed full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure. Many people work in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.

Bowman is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also quite steep, with an average slope of 14.2%.