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Booralaming
305 km²
Daily life in Booralaming is centered around a very small, older population of just 22 people. This sparsely populated area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 54 and no children under 15. It is a high-earning community where personal incomes are far above the national figure, though it remains entirely car-dependent with no walkable amenities or public transport.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 54. No children under 15 live here, and those aged 45 to 64 make up nearly 60% of the population.
Almost everyone was born in Australia, with a far lower proportion of overseas-born residents than the national figure. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national rates for using other languages.
About 59% of residents identify as Christian, while 40.9% report having no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average.
The area has one government primary school, which is much smaller than most schools in similar areas.
Personal incomes here are among the highest for similar areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,375, which is far above the national figure.
Mental health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 22.7% of residents. Additionally, 31.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,300, which is well below the state and national averages. There are slightly more people per bedroom than the national figure.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The population is quite mobile, with 61.9% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 108%, ahead of Mining (0%).
Booralaming is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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