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Boxwood Hill

630 km²

Young families are a defining feature of Boxwood Hill, where 31.9% of the population are children under 15. This is a small community of 91 people, many of whom live in large households. While the typical resident is 40, there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas. It is a place where home ownership is common and a high proportion of residents are active in volunteering.

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Demographics & Identity

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Children make up a huge part of the community at 31.9%, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. This helps explain why there are so many more people in de facto relationships here compared to most other areas.

Age groups

Children (0–14) 31.9%

Young adults (25–44) 25.3%

Older adults (45–64) 22.0%

Seniors (65+) 12.1%

Youth (15–24) 3.3%

91 Population —

40 yrs Median age — Here 40 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

4.4% First Nations — Here 4.4% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

12.1% Aged 65+ — Here 12.1% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

31.9% Under 15 — Here 31.9% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Birthplace

Australia 89.0%

7.7% Born overseas — Here 7.7% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for 90.1% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Languages

English only 90.1%

8.8% Other language — Here 8.8% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A very high 78% of people report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Religion

No religion 75%
Christianity 21%
Not stated 4%

78.0% No religion — Here 78.0% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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The community is well-educated at the school level, with 57.8% completing Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the state average.

14.1% Bachelor+ — Here 14.1% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

57.8% Year 12 — Here 57.8% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $1,018, although only 12% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Income bands

$1,500–$2,999 56.0%

$4,000 or more 12.0%

$1,875 Household income — Here $1,875 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,018 Personal income — Here $1,018 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,875 Family income — Here $1,875 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

12.5% High earners Here 12.5% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

12.0% High-income homes Here 12.0% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents have a much lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas, though mental health conditions are well above the national average.

20.9% Health condition Here 20.9% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

12.1% Mental health Here 12.1% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

4.4% Needs assistance — Here 4.4% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Community spirit is very high, with 43.8% of people volunteering and a high number of people providing unpaid childcare and housework. Notably, 10.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

43.8% Volunteering — Here 43.8% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

9.4% Unpaid carers — Here 9.4% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

40.6% Unpaid child care — Here 40.6% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

10.9% Defence service Here 10.9% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

34.4% Housework 15h+ — Here 34.4% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations people make up 4.4% of the population. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 42, and they earn much lower incomes.

4 First Nations people

42 yrs Median age Here 42 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$399 Median income Here $399 WA $481 Aus $540

$450 Household income Here $450 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes are typically large, with 3.0 people per household and a high 68.1% of families consisting of couples with children.

Family types

Couples with children 68%
Couples without children 32%

3.0 Household size —

0.0% One-parent — Here 0.0% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

16.0% Living alone — Here 16.0% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every home here is a separate house, and 56% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is also well below the national figure at $215 a week.

Tenure

Owned outright 56%
Owned with a mortgage 24%
Rented 20%

$215 Rent — Here $215 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,042 Mortgage — Here $1,042 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.90 People / bedroom — Here 0.90 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

20.0% Renting — Here 20.0% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

56.0% Owned outright — Here 56.0% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is highly car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 39% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

Travel to work

Worked at home 39.0%

Car (driver) 36.6%

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

39.0% Work from home — Here 39.0% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

2 PT stops

21.98 Stops/1k Here 21.98 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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About 34.1% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years, though this is lower than the state and national trends.

34.1% Recent movers — Here 34.1% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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The workforce is very active, with 76.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 80.5%

Education & training 22.0%

Health care & social assistance 7.3%