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Bowgada
770 km²
High family incomes and a strong employment rate define the small community of Bowgada. While the typical resident is far older than the national figure at 52, there is a surprising number of children under 15. This creates a unique mix of ages in a sparsely populated area where most people are born in Australia. It is a place where residents earn well and work steadily, primarily in agriculture and management.
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The population is a blend of extremes, with a typical age of 52 years but a very high proportion of children under 15 at 33.3%. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in the rest of the state.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 97% born here and no recent overseas arrivals. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
While English is the main language for 81.8% of people, 12.1% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas.
About 48.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 42.4% have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the Western Australian average.
Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a university degree is far below the national figure.
Typical family incomes are far above the national average at $3,625 per week. A striking 26.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for its level.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 48.5% of people, though no one requires help with daily activities.
Residents are very active in their community, with a high 23.1% volunteering and many providing unpaid care or looking after children.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 56.5% having children, and there are no one-parent families in the community.
Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents and home-loan payments falling far below state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport routes, though 18.2% of workers have the flexibility to work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 10.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national trend.
Employment is exceptionally strong, with 84.6% of adults working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate. Most jobs are in agriculture and management.
The area is completely car-dependent, as there are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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