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Bonogin

39 km²

Life in Bonogin revolves around large family homes and a high reliance on cars in a hilly landscape. This is a wealthy community where 74.3% of households consist of couples with children and children under 15 are much more common than in most areas. The area is characterized by high incomes and a well-educated workforce, creating a comfortable environment for families. It stands out as a residential pocket where most people live in spacious, detached houses and work in professional or trade roles.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

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The area is notably young, with 22.4% of the population being children under 15 and very few seniors compared to most other areas. The typical resident is 40 years old.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the state figure. English ancestry is the most common at 46.2%, followed by Australian at 36.5%.

English is the main language for 90.4% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still well below the national figure.

The community is more likely to have no religion than the national average, with 44.6% of residents reporting no religious affiliation.

Bonogin is highly qualified, with 64.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 25.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above state levels.

This is a high-income area where the typical household earns $2,680 a week, far above the Queensland figure. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both falling well below state and national figures.

Caregiving is a significant part of local life, as 34.4% of people provide unpaid childcare—well above the national average of 26.3%.

First Nations residents here are noticeably younger than the national average and have a Year 12 completion rate of 55.6%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children and very few people living alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 95% having three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,392, which is well above the national figure.

Car use is essential here, as 80% of homes have two or more vehicles and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, though 36.3% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the state figure.

Working life is active here, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average. Professional and trade roles are the most common.

The area is very car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of local services, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a health service.

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