Bobalong

Families with children are common here, and the area has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most other regions. While the typical resident is 43, there are no people aged 65 and over living in the community.

The vast majority of residents were born in Australia, with the rest mostly from England. This results in a population that is far less diverse than the state or national average.

English is the only language used at home by almost everyone, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

A little more than 44% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Education levels are very high, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 40.6% of adults, which is far above the national average.

Weekly family incomes are about the same as the national figure, though typical personal incomes are a little below the state average.

Residents enjoy very good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily assistance being much lower than in most other areas.

Community spirit is high, as 46.9% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also very common, with 21.9% of the population providing such support.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is well below the state and national figures.

Homes are a little more crowded than the national average, with typically 2.8 people per dwelling. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents and monthly loan payments both being far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state or national average.

The workforce is highly active, with 87.5% of adults working or looking for work, and unemployment is nonexistent. Nearly half of the residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, as there are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.