Boweya North

First Nations people make up 9.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The area is far older than most, with 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over, while children under 15 are much less common than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces account for only 9.5% of the community. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, each representing 40.5% of the population.

Everyone in this community uses only English at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

About 42.9% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. The remainder of the community is mostly Christian.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more than half of the population has completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,375. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 45.2% of people, with arthritis being the most reported. Despite this, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community for unpaid work, with 48.5% of people doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. Volunteers are also much more common here than in the rest of the state.

The First Nations population is quite young, with a typical age of 14. While household incomes are much lower than average, the typical personal income for First Nations people is well above the state figure.

Nearly half of the homes are occupied by couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area. Households are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing costs are well below the state average, with typical weekly rents at $260 and monthly home-loan payments at $1,387.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workplace habits, as a huge 40.9% of people work from home.

About 33.3% of the population has moved into the area within the last five years, which is well below the national rate of movement.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 36.4%, though there is no unemployment in the area. Common roles include labourers and professionals, with many working in transport or health.

The area has a walkability score of zero and no amenities within a 15-minute walk. Residents are completely dependent on cars for access to schools, groceries, and health services.