Bowhill

The population is far older than both the state and national averages, with a typical age of 54. Children under 15 make up only 11.8% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.2% were born overseas, which is around the middle for similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language used at home by 91.3% of residents. No one in the community speaks little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

About 48.8% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.8% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 12% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often in engineering, agriculture, or management.

Typical weekly household income is $1,156, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.6% of people. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 29.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents recorded here. The very small First Nations population is far older and earns far more than the state or national averages.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 40.8% of households, which is far above the national figure. On average, there are 2.2 people per home.

Most people live in separate houses, and 36.7% own their home outright. Typical weekly rent is $160, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes lacking a motor vehicle. However, a much higher proportion of people work from home (28.1%) compared to the rest of the state.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is heavily tied to agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 66.7%.

Bowhill is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.