Bowna

Bowna is a young community where children under 15 are well above the national figure at 27.8%. Seniors make up only 7.8% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 3.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 95.7% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

About 63.5% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 33.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, with many qualifications in agriculture, environment, and management.

Bowna is a high-earning area where the typical personal weekly income is $1,125, well above the national figure. Nearly 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 22.6% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average, and only 2.6% need help with daily activities.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 31.4% volunteering—far above the state average. A high proportion of people also provide unpaid childcare and housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.8% of the population, which is well above the national average. The typical First Nations personal income is $1,125, far above the national figure.

Most homes are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area. Homes are slightly larger than average, typically holding 2.7 people.

Every home in Bowna is a separate house, with 74.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at only 7%, which is far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. However, 36.2% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement, with 50.9% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

Employment is very high, with 80.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Bowna is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.