Boyneside

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 23.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 13.4% of the residents, a proportion far above the Australian average.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home for 86.6% of residents, and no one uses another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Religious residents are common here, as the 11.9% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Most people identify as Christian.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,050 a week. However, typical personal weekly income is well below the national figure at $562.

Residents are generally healthy; the 23.9% with a long-term health condition is well below the national average. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 44.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people in Boyneside are far younger than those in the rest of the country, with a typical age of just 14. Their typical personal income is a little below the national figure at $450.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Most families consist of couples with children.

Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $100, which is far below the national figure. Home loan payments are around the middle for similar areas at $1,558 a month.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 34.4% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 12.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 65.6%, and there is no unemployment. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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