Bowman Farm

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than both New South Wales and Australia. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, there are very few seniors, with only 7.3% aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, accounting for 80.5% of the population. Among those with a recorded ancestry, English, Australian, and Scottish heritage are the most common.

About 12.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common religion at 65.9%, while 29.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.4% having completed Year 12.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $949 and the typical family earning $1,125. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, particularly mental health issues (12.2%), though no residents require help with daily activities.

Community participation is very high, with 38.2% of people volunteering and another 38.2% spending 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Family types are diverse, and one-parent families are far more common here (27.0%) than in the rest of the state or country.

Housing costs are well below state and national figures, with typical weekly rents at $265 and monthly home-loan payments at $1,625.

The area is highly reliant on cars, but 45.5% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 38.1% of residents having moved home in the last five years.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 27.3%, with many of the working residents employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or education.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.