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Boho
86 km²
A typical resident in Boho is far older than the national figure, with a median age of 60 years. This small community of 88 people is characterized by a high number of seniors and a strong culture of volunteering. Most people live in their own homes, and the area is heavily focused on agriculture. It is a stable, quiet place where few people have moved in recently and almost everyone relies on cars to get around.
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The community is notably older, with 30.7% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Interestingly, there is also a higher than usual proportion of children under 15 at 20.5%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. Those with English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry make up the largest groups.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
About half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 33.0%, which is well below the national figure.
Boho has a highly qualified population, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of managers and professionals in the area.
Typical personal incomes are well below the national figure at $612 a week. Weekly family incomes are also much lower than the national average, sitting at $1,656.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of people. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.
Community spirit is very high, with 34.8% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 36.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families are the norm here, and there are far fewer people living alone compared to the state average. Roughly 48.5% of households consist of couples without children.
Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 60.6% owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no rental properties in the area.
The community is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport and every home has a motor vehicle. About 27.5% of workers operate from home.
The population is very stable, with only 18.5% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 52.5% of the workforce. While unemployment is 0.0%, full-time employment is much lower than the national average.
Boho is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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