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Boralma
38 km²
Far fewer people were born overseas in Boralma than in the rest of Victoria, with no residents born outside Australia. It is a small, sparsely populated community where the typical resident is 43, making it noticeably older than the national average. The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses and large families, with no one living alone. This creates a distinct character of spacious, family-oriented living in a rural setting.
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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures of 38. While children under 15 make up about 17.7% of the population, the proportion of seniors is well below the national average at 12.7%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the 30% seen across Victoria.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.
A high number of residents report no religion at 45.6%, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 31.9% completing Year 12, both far below state and national figures.
Typical household income is about $1,625 a week, which is about the same as the state average. However, typical family income is well below the national figure, and only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas at 31.6%, though the rate of mental health conditions is well below the national average.
Volunteering is very high at 21.4%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only 0 people recorded.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. No one in the community lives alone, and 55.7% of households are couples with children.
Every single home is a separate house, and 88.9% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. There are no rental properties in the area.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and 40.7% have three.
About 32.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with 70% of adults working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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