Bovell

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 50.5%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the dominant language, with 94.1% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 1.1% of residents use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

About 43.2% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average and well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 48.4%.

The area has a higher number of adults with bachelor degrees and people who completed Year 12 than most similar areas, though these figures remain well below the state and national averages.

Bovell is a wealthy area where 34.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical family income of $2,353 is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than across Australia, with 26.1% of people reporting one. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with far more people volunteering and providing unpaid care or housework than is typical for most areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, and their typical personal income is far below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home and a very high 68% being couples with children. Only 7.2% of people live alone, which is among the lowest rates for this level.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with every single home having three or more bedrooms. A huge 53.3% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure, and only 4.6% of residents rent.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport is virtually non-existent, with no stops or routes available in the area.

About 36.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is well below the state and national averages. Many residents work in education, retail, or health care.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.3. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools, with only 49.1% of residents within a 15-minute walk of a park.