Bolwarra

The community is far older than the national figure, with 23.6% of people aged 65 and over. There are fewer children under 15 than usual, at 15.5%, and a much higher rate of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.0% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 45.9%.

English is the dominant language, used by 90.0% of the community. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (49.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.6%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 34.5% of people completing Year 12 and 11.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below state and national levels.

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $581, which is well below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequent condition reported.

Volunteering is high, with 22.8% of people helping out, well above the national figure. A much higher proportion of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 45, which is far older than the national figure of 24, and their typical personal income is among the lowest for similar areas.

Families with children make up 54.7% of households. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, appearing in only 4.7% of homes.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 94.2% of homes being separate dwellings. Home ownership is very high, as 52.1% of residents own their home outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 68.5% of workers drive to work and there are no public transport stops available.

Movement into the area is moderate, with 31.2% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below national levels at 47.6%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by manufacturing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or food and drink options within a 15-minute walk.