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Lower Boro

172 km²

Daily life in Lower Boro is heavily reliant on cars, with no public transport and no shops or schools within walking distance. This is an older community where the typical resident is 50, and seniors make up 22.1% of the population. It is a well-off area with high full-time employment and a strong presence of former Defence Force members. The landscape is exclusively made up of separate houses, creating a spacious but isolated rural feel.

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The population is far older than the national figure, with few children under 15. There are more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

About 18.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 88.5% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 45.2%, which is well above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, but a much higher share of people earn $2,000 or more per week compared to most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, with 39.2% of people affected. This is consistent with the older age of the population, as 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community involvement is high, with 21.3% of people volunteering. There is also a very strong connection to the military, as 9.2% of residents served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and those present have a typical personal income that is well below the national figure.

Homes are generally small, with 2.3 people per house. About 28.6% of people live alone, which is more common than in most similar areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44.0% are owned outright. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 8.3% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 60.5% of workers commuting by car as the driver.

The community has seen significant movement, with a much higher share of recent overseas arrivals than the state or national averages.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, with 66.7% of the workforce in full-time roles.

With a walkability score of 0.0, there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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