Boodua

The typical resident is just 29, which is far younger than the national average of 38. This young profile is reflected in the high proportion of children and the fact that people aged 65 and over are much less common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 4.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community, which is far below the national average for language diversity.

A majority of residents identify as Christian (61.1%), while those with no religion (28.4%) are far fewer than the national figure.

Many residents have completed Year 12, with a rate well above the national average. While 18.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure.

Boodua is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,624 a week is well above the national figure. About 33.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.

People with a mental health condition are much more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are also reported at a rate well above the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.7% of people providing this care, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people in Boodua earn significantly more than the national average, with a typical personal income of $1,062 per week.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most households are couples with children, and people living alone are less common than in most areas.

Every home in Boodua is a separate house. While renting is much more common than in most areas, typical weekly rents of $277 are well below the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes own at least one vehicle. Most households have three or more cars.

The population is very stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being far below the national average.

The local workforce is very active, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a full-time employment rate well above the national average. Many residents work in manufacturing and agriculture.

Boodua is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.