Bowmans

The community is far older than most areas, with 39.3% of people aged 65 and over. This contributes to a much lower proportion of children under 15 (12.5%) compared to the national figure of 18.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the state average.

About half of residents identify as Australian, with English, Scottish, and German ancestries also common. While 14.3% were born overseas, this is far below the Australian average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

A large majority of people (60.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Just 30.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 54.6%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,042. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 51.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and nearly 20% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of people (31.5%) do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly. However, volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 7.4%.

There are four First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 15, which is far younger than the state average of 24, and their typical household income of $1,649 is well above the state figure.

The typical home has 2.3 people, which is slightly lower than the national figure. Most households are couples, with 56.8% having children.

Housing costs are among the lowest at this level, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $653. Typical weekly rent is $280, which is about the same as the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has a motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops or routes. The drive to the city takes about 71 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 14.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 37% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

There are no shops, parks, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, making it completely car-dependent.