North Booval

The area is much younger than the national figure, with far fewer seniors and a high proportion of children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.8% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 14.6% of the population, which is far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 86.7% of the community. While 8.2% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the residents (48.7%) report having no religion, a figure well above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.7%.

Educational qualifications are far below the national average, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 46.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is also well below the state figure.

Incomes in North Booval are well below the national average. The typical family earns $1,426 a week, and only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas. About 36.9% of people have a long-term health condition, and 16.7% report a mental health condition, which is well above the state average.

More people here provide unpaid care for children compared to the state average. However, the local volunteering rate is 10.1%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than those in the state, with a typical age of 19. This group faces higher unemployment (13.4%) and a lower Year 12 completion rate of 36.6%.

Family sizes are larger than typical, and the area has one of the highest rates of one-parent families (27.7%), which is far above the national average. About 50.3% of households consist of couples with children.

Rental properties are very common, with 46.1% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses (85.3%) and tend to be large, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is well-served by public transport, with more stops per 1,000 people than the state average. While 64.1% of workers drive to work, about 8.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Unemployment is high at 9.6%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work as labourers, technicians, or in community and personal services.

North Booval is somewhat walkable, with 80.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 80.6% near public transport. These figures are far above the state averages.