Boulia

Boulia is a young community where the typical resident is 37 and children under 15 are well above the national average at 23.2%. First Nations people make up 35.7% of the population, which is far above the figures for Queensland and Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.1% born here. This is reflected in the low proportion of overseas-born residents, at 6.1%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language, with 88.5% of people speaking only English at home. The proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national averages.

Most residents identify as Christian (58.0%). Those with no religion make up 30.3% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 32.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,008, which is well above the national figure. However, typical household and family incomes are a little below those seen across Queensland and Australia.

Residents generally report fewer health issues than most areas. People needing help with daily activities are well below the national average at 1.0%.

Volunteering is a standout feature here, with 26.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care for children is about the same as the rest of the country.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, though they face significant challenges. Unemployment for this group is far above the national average at 25.0%, and typical household income is far below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as nearly 40% of people live alone and one-parent families are far more common than in most other areas.

Renting is very common here, with 48.5% of households renting, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $138, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Cars are the main way to get around, as there is no public transport available. This is consistent with 15.5% of homes having no motor vehicle, a figure well above the national average.

About 33.6% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas, though lower than the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is far more common here than in the rest of the country, at 76.8%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or public administration and safety.

The town is quite walkable for its size. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools, far exceeding the state averages.