Bochara

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. However, children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.9% were born overseas, which is around the middle for similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

About half of the residents identify as Christian, while 33.3% have no religion, a figure well below the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,687, about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes are a little below the national average, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

A high 13.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also a little more common than elsewhere in Australia.

Volunteer rates are very high at 32.3%, far above the national figure. Providing unpaid care is also much more common here than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents listed in the latest census.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. No one in the area lives alone, and 64.7% of families are couples with children.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 90.9% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 68.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport. However, 30% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 19.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 62.5%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Bochara is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.