Boorabbin

The community is made up entirely of adults, with no children under 15 or seniors over 65. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 38.

People born overseas make up 18.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Filipino ancestries are the most common.

About 10.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is low here, with those reporting no religion at 14.6%, which is among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a low rate of higher education, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 39.6% finishing Year 12. This is far below the national average, though many hold certificates in engineering and related fields.

Personal incomes are very high, with a typical weekly pay of $2,227 and 33.3% of people earning over $2,000 a week. This is far above the national figure, although typical family incomes are far below state levels.

Residents are in good health, with only 8.3% reporting a long-term health condition. No one in the area reports needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Service to the country is common, with 7.1% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure. Very few people provide unpaid childcare or volunteer.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the general population, though the small number of First Nations residents earn a typical personal income of $2,500, which is far above the state average.

Homes here are sparsely occupied, with an average of 1.5 people per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing is very lightly populated, with only 0.20 people per bedroom. The typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the national figure of $375.

Public transport use is unusually high at 32%, far above the national figure of 3.1%. Despite this, there are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The area is heavily driven by the mining industry, where 76% of people work. Full-time employment is very high at 84%, far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Boorabbin is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.