Booroobin

Booroobin is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 55 and 25.6% of people aged 65 or over. This is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

People born overseas make up 24.0% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

While 7.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Almost everyone in the community speaks English.

More than half of the population (50.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the Australian average of 38.9%.

The community is well qualified, with 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland figure of 21.9%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,266. However, 11.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is about the same as the state average.

About 28.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 26.3% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, with only zero people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 46.4% being couples without children. About 21.2% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.2% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 51.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 33.7% of people work from home—far above the national figure of 21.0%. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

Movement into the area is relatively low, with 32.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Adults working or looking for work make up 48.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, health care, or professional roles.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.