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Boston
3 km²
Daily life in Boston (L) revolves around a quiet, car-dependent lifestyle where every home is a separate house. It is a small community of 390 people that has grown by 19% since 2011, becoming notably more family-oriented with a rise in children under 15. While the typical resident is far older than the national figure at 51, the area has seen a shift toward younger families and higher incomes. This combination creates a settled, prosperous rural character in the Lower Eyre Peninsula.
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The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 51, though the proportion of seniors has fallen since 2011. At the same time, children under 15 now make up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
The area is very homogeneous, with 82.3% of people born in Australia and far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with 89.7% of people using it only. Only 1.0% of residents use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.
People with no religion make up 46.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as this group rose 29 points since 2011.
A higher proportion of adults hold bachelor degrees compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. Since 2011, the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 19 points.
Incomes are high, with a typical family earning $2,250 a week, which is a little above the state average. This prosperity is reflected in the fact that 19.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011.
Residents enjoy good health, with only 2.6% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure. Long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are also much lower than in most other areas.
Volunteerism is very high at 28.7%, far above the national figure. Many residents are active at home, with a high proportion doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework and caring for children.
The area is dominated by families, with 56.7% of homes being couples with children. People are much less likely to live alone here than in the rest of the state, and one-parent families are very rare.
Every home in the community is a separate house, and 93.2% of these have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half (49.6%) are owned outright, which is far above the national average, and renting is very uncommon at 8.3%.
The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home has become more common, rising to 9.7% since 2011.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is a little below the national figure. Most people work in health care, agriculture, or construction, with nearly 20% of the workforce in professional roles.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.