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Boho South
75 km²
Daily life in Boho South revolves around a small, aging population where most residents work from home or in agriculture. This is a quiet, sparsely populated area of just 93 people with a typical resident aged 56, far older than the national figure. The community is characterized by high rates of home ownership and a strong spirit of volunteering, though it is almost entirely car-dependent with no local shops or public transport.
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Residents are far older than those in most other areas, with 23.7% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. People in de facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.
The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, and the number of people born overseas is far below both the state and national figures.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.
Almost half of the population, 49.5%, report having no religion, a figure far above the national average.
A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains a little below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is much lower than the national figure. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is a little above the national average.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 16.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%.
Volunteering is very common here, with 34.2% of people participating, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common than in most other areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
People are slightly more likely to live alone here than in the rest of the state, and typical homes are smaller than usual with 2.3 people per house.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 58.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Weekly rent is very low at $175, far below the national average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops and 41.9% of workers operate from home, far above the national figure.
The population is very stable, with only 20.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Only 42.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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