Boatswain Point

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51. While it has a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it has no children under 15, which is far below the state and national figures.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure, and most people identify as having Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents have no religion at 58.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 15.0% completing Year 12.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $900 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While very few people need help with daily activities, mental health conditions are reported by 15.2% of residents, which is well above the national figure.

The area has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 14.3%, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

There are five First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 45, and they have a household income that is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.9 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, which is far above the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is also well below the national figure at $200 a week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is highly mobile, with 53.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

A much lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country, at 46.2%.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. While nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.