Booie

The community is significantly older than the state average, with 25.7% of people aged 65 and over. While 18.1% of the population are children under 15, the typical resident is 48 years old.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries are Australian and English, both around 43%.

English is the dominant language, with 93.1% using it exclusively at home. Only 1.3% of people use another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.8% report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $597, which is well below the national figure of $805. While some households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical family income is $1,780.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a higher than average rate of mental health conditions at 12.3%.

The area has a strong tradition of service and care, with 19.9% of people volunteering and 15.2% providing unpaid care. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents in Booie have a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, although Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. A little over half of households consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 51.2% owned outright. Renting is very uncommon here, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $250.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.6% of workers driving to work. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no regular routes or stops in the area.

The population is very stable, as only 27.1% of people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60.8%. However, only 51.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state figure.

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