Bonshaw

Bonshaw is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 28. This is reflected in the high proportion of children under 15, who make up 23.9% of the population, and a very low number of seniors.

People born overseas make up 20.2% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a notable Indian presence, with 9.4% of residents born in India.

About 17.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Nearly half of the population (47.5%) report no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Hinduism is the most common non-Christian faith at 9.3%.

Education levels are high here, with 63.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $891, which is a little above the national figure. While typical household incomes are steady, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

A significant 13.2% of residents live with a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Other common long-term conditions include asthma and arthritis.

The community is heavily focused on family, with 33.7% of people providing unpaid childcare—well above the national average. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents in Bonshaw have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure of $540. The typical age for this group is 26 years.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 20.9% of households.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 92.4% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is very low at 16.9%, far below the national figure of 31%.

The community is almost entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

Bonshaw is experiencing rapid turnover, with 81.1% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.2% of the population.

A very high 76.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, construction, or retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a park or school, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.