Bowning

The typical resident is 45, and the population has grown older over the last decade. Seniors now make up 22.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure, while the total population shrank slightly to 290 people.

Bowning is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 8.3% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of the community. Use of other languages at home is much lower than in most similar areas, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

People with no religion make up 41.7% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This represents a 20 point increase since 2011.

The community has lower school and university completion rates than the national average, with 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,611, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the state figure. Weekly personal income has risen by $249 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than the national average, particularly arthritis and mental health conditions. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest for its level.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 29.8% of people providing this support. A slightly higher share of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the country.

Family life is central to the area, with 54.2% of homes being couples with children. Consequently, people are much less likely to live alone here than in most other areas.

Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 96.2% of all homes. Most dwellings are large, with 84.6% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is far less common than the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work.

Bowning is a very stable community, with a far lower proportion of people moving house in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is slightly above the state figure. Many residents work in construction, public administration, or healthcare.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, though many homes are within a short walk of groceries and schools. There are no parks or health services within a 15-minute walk.