Boxers Creek

The community is older than the national figure, with 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over. About 17.8% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

This is a community with very few overseas-born residents at 8.5%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people identify with Australian ancestry, followed by English and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 80.7% of residents. While 7.7% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 61% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 27.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 31.2% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Income levels vary widely; while 31.3% of households earn over $3,000 a week, the typical family income of $1,531 is well below the national figure.

About 29.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is 3.9%, slightly lower than the state average.

Caregiving is a common part of life here, as 27.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is a little above the national figure. Volunteers make up 13.1% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. Household income for this group is among the lowest at this level, at $725.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. More than half of the households are couples with children, and 14.1% are one-parent families.

Every single home in Boxers Creek is a separate house. Renting is less common than the national average at 22.9%, while 41% of homes are owned outright.

Car dependence is absolute, as 0% of people commute by public transport and there are no PT stops in the area. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 33.3% owning two and 29.6% owning four or more.

The population is quite stable, with only 27% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a very strong full-time employment rate of 69.2%, far above the national figure. Unemployment is’ 0.0%, with many residents working in construction, education, or trades.

The walkability score is 0.0, meaning the area is entirely car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.