Boorolite

The population is far older than the Victorian and Australian average, with 18.7% of people aged 65 and over. Around 17.5% are children under 15, which is about the same as the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 44% and 34.9% of the community. The proportion of people born overseas is 12%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 87.3% of residents using it only. Very few people use another language at home, at just 3.6%, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the community, 49.4%, identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.7%, a figure slightly below the national average of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 60.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is slightly above the national average. This is reflected in the 24.6% of adults who hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are notably high here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,008, which is well above the national figure of $805. About 14.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents report much better health than most areas, with only 18.1% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 23.9% of people volunteering, far above the state average of 13.3%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, at 28.4%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families are generally larger than in other areas, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 57% of households.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 55.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, with 88.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one commutes via public transport. However, 29.9% of people work from home, which is well above the national average of 21%.

About 30.6% of the population moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a strong employment record with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in management, as 22.1% are managers, alongside roles in agriculture and construction.

Boorolite is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.