North Boambee Valley

The population is far older than the national figure, with 37.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.5%, which is a little below the New South Wales average.

About 16.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian (37.3%) and English (36.6%).

English is the primary language for 81.5% of the community. While 8.3% use another language at home—higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the residents identify as Christian, while 33.1% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 39.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures of around 59%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,414, which is well below the state average of $1,829. Personal income is also lower than in most similar areas.

Health needs are significant here, with 10.1% of people requiring help with daily activities. This is well above the national figure of 5.8% and is consistent with the area's older population.

Volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas, at 12%. Around 11.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.

First Nations people make up 4.7% of the population, a little above the national average. Notably, 9.3% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

A high number of people live alone—28.4%—which is well above the state figure of 25%. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 51.7%.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 94.5% of homes. Home ownership is very strong, with 44.5% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute using public transport. While there are several bus routes, the average walk to the nearest stop takes 21 minutes.

The community is fairly stable, though 34.3% of residents moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is much smaller than in most similar areas, with only 46.6% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for those employed.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 92.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 20.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk.