Bordertown

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little younger than the state average. However, it has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over than most similar areas, sitting well above the national figure.

Bordertown has a much higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, although this is still well below the state and national averages. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.

Much more than usual for its level, 16.5% of people use a language other than English at home. This is reflected in the fact that the proportion of people who speak little or no English is among the highest at this level.

About 42.9% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common at 41.4%, while 6.6% of the population identifies as Muslim.

The area has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or Year 12 completion than both the state and the nation. Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV, with engineering and management being common fields of study.

Typical personal income is a little above the national figure, but typical weekly household income is a little below. High-earners are less common here than in most similar areas.

More people here need help with daily activities than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.8% of people pitching in—a rate far above the national average. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to most similar areas.

There are 49 First Nations people living here. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, and far fewer residents speak a First Nations language than in other parts of the country.

A higher number of people live alone here than in most similar areas. Most homes are occupied by couples with children or couples without children, with an average of 2.4 people per home.

Separate houses are far more common here than across the state. While many homes have three or more bedrooms, typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the national average.

Most people rely on cars, and very few use public transport to commute. Only 4.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The area has seen a lot of movement, with 38% of people moving in the last five years. The proportion of recent overseas arrivals is among the highest for its level and far above the national average.

Bordertown has a very strong job market, with a full-time employment rate well above the national figure. Manufacturing and agriculture are the primary industries, and the unemployment rate is lower than most similar areas.

The overall crime rate is lower than most similar areas. Burglary and motor vehicle theft are particularly low, and the crime rate has fallen significantly over the last five years.

The town is considered somewhat walkable, though fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or public transport than in the rest of the state. On the plus side, it has more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average.