Boyne Valley

The community is much older than most areas, with 29.2% of people aged 65 and over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.6%, which is well below the Australian average.

Birthplaces are overwhelmingly local, as 85.4% of residents were born in Australia. Only 6.0% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.7% of the population. Very few people use another language at home (1.3%), which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; 58.8% identify as Christian, and 31.6% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state or national average, with only 5.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 26.6% of residents completed Year 12, far below the Australian figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $989 a week. Only 2.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, with 33.9% of people having a long-term health condition, well above the national average of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.3% need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 31.9% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many people also provide unpaid care (18.1%) or do significant housework (31.9%).

First Nations residents are older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 53. Their personal income is also much higher than the national average, typically $1,124 per week.

Living arrangements are often solitary, as 35.5% of people live alone, far above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 2.1 people per dwelling.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 48.6% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Rents are much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $160.

The community is heavily car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. However, 30.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is very stable, with only 26.5% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 39.0% of jobs in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While full-time employment is slightly above the national average, the unemployment rate is also a little higher at 6.1%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, far below the state averages.