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Boondooma
822 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Boondooma are among the lowest in the region, at just $850. This is a small, sparsely populated rural area with a very older population, where the typical resident is 61. It is a place of modest means and high independence, where over half of the homes are owned outright. The community is deeply rooted, with very few people moving in or out over the last five years.
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The area is far older than the national average, with 31.4% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (84.3%), though 12.9% were born overseas. Those with overseas ancestry are predominantly of English, Scottish, or Irish heritage.
English is the only language used at home for 88.6% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.
Over half of the population identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.0%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 32.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 5.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Income levels are very low; the typical personal weekly income is $518, which is well below the national figure of $805. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 7.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.
The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 41.4%, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Couples without children make up the majority of families (67.4%), and nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.
Every home in Boondooma is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 51.9% owned outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $185.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. However, 51.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 6.9% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.
The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 77.1% of the workforce. There is currently no unemployment in the area.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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