Bogie

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is relatively young, with a typical age of 40 and a higher proportion of children under 15 compared to most areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.8% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 37.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 35.7% have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 3.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 35.8% completing Year 12, compared to the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $971, which is a little above the national figure of $805. However, only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 16.4% reporting a long-term health condition, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

Community participation in unpaid work is low, with only 8.9% of people volunteering and 5.9% providing unpaid care, both of which are well below national figures.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the national average with a typical age of 21.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. While couples with children make up 73.6% of families, there are also more people living alone here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.8% of all dwellings. Renting is very rare at just 6.3%, while 43.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is highly reliant on cars, though 35.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national average of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.5% of people moving in the last five years, a figure well below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture and mining, with a very high full-time employment rate of 82.4%, far above the national figure of 58.9%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.