Boonooroo

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 46.4% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.7%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 44.7%. Only 10.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the sole language for nearly everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the population identifies as Christian (54.7%). Those reporting no religion make up 34.2%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 18.8% of residents completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, while only 7.2% have a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $913 a week. This is far below the national typical household income of $1,746.

Health needs are high, with 44.7% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Consequently, 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of unpaid housework (31.0%) and a larger proportion of former Defence Force members (5.9%) than most similar areas. However, volunteering is well below the national average.

First Nations people make up 6.7% of the population, which is well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 52, far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (27.6%) and couples without children (56.3%).

Ownership is very high, with 59.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Almost all residents (96.2%) live in separate houses.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Boonooroo has seen significant movement, with 47.6% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Working age residents are few, with only 33.1% working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 12.6%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 38.4% of homes are near a park.