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Boolburra
320 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Boolburra is a small settlement where the typical resident is 59. The community is largely made up of older adults and seniors, with very few children and no youth between 15 and 24. Residents are predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking. It is a stable, car-dependent place with a high rate of volunteering and very little movement of people in or out over recent years.
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The population is small and aging, with a typical age of 59, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 23.5% of the community, while children under 15 are much less common at 8.8%.
The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This means the use of other languages is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 38.2% of people have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.
Educational qualifications are among the lowest for its level, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 12.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical weekly family income is $2,624, which is well above the state figure, though typical household income is well below the national figure at $1,125. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
The community is in good health, with long-term health conditions reported at only 8.8%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Volunteering is very common here, with 24.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than most areas at 18.2%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are small, with a typical 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,600, which is well above both the state and national figures. Residents live at a density of 0.80 people per bedroom.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 9.1% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure. About 60.6% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.
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