Bow Bridge

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. There is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the state average.

About 30.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 52%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

While 9.3% of people use a language other than English at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 61.3%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

High school completion is high at 58.9%, but the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 6.6%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are far below the state average, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly household income is $1,125.

People needing help with daily activities are a little more common here than in the rest of the state, and 28% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.4% of people providing unpaid care, well above the national average. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than most areas.

First Nations people make up a tiny portion of the population. The few who live here are far older and earn a typical personal income far above the state and national figures.

Many residents live alone, at 36.7%, which is far above the national figure. One-parent families are also a little more common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is entirely made up of separate houses, with 56.7% owned outright—far above the national average. Rent is among the lowest in the country at a typical $100 per week.

The area is very car-dependent, though 23.1% of people work from home, which is far above the state average. Only one person uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 12% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Most residents live far from groceries, health services, and schools.