Boundary Bend

The community is far older than the state or national figure, with a typical resident aged 53 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up only 14.9%, which is well below the national average.

While 64.9% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher share of overseas-born people than most similar areas. Australian, English, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 74.0% of residents, though the proportion of people using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas. Only 1.9% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 38.3% of residents reporting no religion and 37.7% identifying as Christian. These figures are about the same as the state and national averages.

Educational qualifications are far below the state and national figures, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 24.1% of residents completed Year 12, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical incomes are lower than the national figures, with a typical family earning $1,625 a week. Only 3.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

About 10.4% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is well above the state and national average. Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.6% of the population.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state or nation, with 18.4% of people pitching in. However, unpaid care for children is far less common, which is consistent with the small number of children in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, a figure that is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are usually occupied by couples, and 27.5% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average. One-parent families are very rare at 4.2%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 45.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than usual, at a typical weekly cost of $162.

Every single home in the area owns a motor vehicle, and 67.2% of workers drive to get to their jobs. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

The area has seen a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, far above the state and national figures. However, overall movement is low, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of the country.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 68.8% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools, as these amenities are not available within a 15-minute walk.