Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Boronia

11 km²

Boronia stands out for a very large population.

📍 Boronia, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population23,560—since 2011 Median age39 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over18.7%Children under 1516.9%People in a de facto relationship12.5%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Boronia, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)30.9%

Older adults (45–64)23.5%

Seniors (65+)18.7%

Children (0–14)16.9%

Youth (15–24)10.0%

Marital status

In Boronia, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (10%).

Married44%
Never married37%
Divorced10%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Boronia, the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by England (5%) and China (4%).

Australia68.7%

England4.0%

China3.3%

India2.8%

New Zealand1.3%

Philippines0.9%

Vietnam0.6%

Italy0.4%

South Africa0.4%

Nepal0.3%

Ancestry

In Boronia, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (29%) and Irish (8%).

English35.2%

Australian32.3%

Irish9.5%

Scottish9.1%

Chinese8.1%

German4.7%

Italian3.8%

Indian3.3%

Dutch2.8%

Greek1.4%

Language

People using another language at home20.7%

Language used at home

In Boronia, the largest group is English only at 88%, followed by Mandarin (5%) and Cantonese (2%).

English only74.7%

Mandarin4.2%

Cantonese2.1%

Hindi0.8%

Vietnamese0.6%

Greek0.5%

Punjabi0.5%

Italian0.5%

Tagalog0.4%

Arabic0.3%

Religion

People with no religion47.7%

Religious affiliation

In Boronia, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (4%).

No religion51%
Christianity40%
Buddhism4%
Hinduism3%
Other religions1%
Islam1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher24.5%

Highest year of school

In Boronia, the largest group is Year 12 at 62%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1259.0%

Year 1014.1%

Year 1112.1%

Year 9 or below9.4%

Highest qualification level

In Boronia, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 34%, followed by Bachelor degree (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV29.2%

Bachelor degree25.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.9%

Postgraduate degree8.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.3%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In Boronia, the largest group is Management & commerce at 20%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce17.8%

Engineering & related15.0%

Society & culture12.2%

Health9.9%

Education8.3%

Architecture & building6.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.9%

Information technology4.6%

Creative arts4.1%

Natural & physical sciences3.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$796—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,609—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,997—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.5%

Household income distribution

In Boronia, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99933.5%

$650–$1,49929.0%

Under $65015.6%

$3,000–$3,99910.1%

$4,000 or more6.4%

Personal income distribution

In Boronia, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65039.4%

$650–$1,49934.6%

$1,500–$2,99917.2%

$3,000 or more2.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.3%People with a mental health condition11.3%People needing help with daily activities7.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Boronia, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None60.9%

One condition21.4%

Two conditions7.3%

Three or more3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Boronia, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health11.3%

Asthma10.2%

Other condition9.5%

Arthritis9.1%

Diabetes5.5%

Heart disease4.6%

Cancer2.9%

Lung condition1.8%

Stroke1.3%

Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.7%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid27.2%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011 One-parent families16.5%People living alone28.6%—since 2011

Family composition

In Boronia, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Boronia, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people34.0%

1 person28.6%

3 people16.5%

4 people14.2%

5 people4.9%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$376—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,869—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting28.2%Homes owned outright29.9%Separate (detached) houses71.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.2%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Boronia, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (29%).

Owned with a mortgage40%
Owned outright30%
Rented29%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Boronia, the largest group is Separate house at 71%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (25%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house71%
Townhouse / semi-detached25%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Boronia, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms50.2%

2 bedrooms23.0%

4 bedrooms18.9%

5 or more4.1%

1 bedroom2.3%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Boronia, the largest group is $350–$549 at 63%, followed by $200–$349 (24%) and Under $200 (9%).

$350–$54960.9%

$200–$34923.3%

Under $2009.1%

$550–$7492.4%

$750 or more0.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Boronia, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

$1,800–$2,99940.5%

$1,000–$1,79929.4%

Under $1,00014.5%

$3,000 or more9.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.1%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Boronia, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (39%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

2 vehicles39.5%

1 vehicle39.2%

3 vehicles11.2%

No vehicle5.1%

4 or more4.9%

How people get to work

In Boronia, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (28%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)54.2%

Worked at home24.3%

Car (passenger)3.1%

Train1.8%

Walked1.0%

Bus0.6%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.1%Recent arrivals from overseas10.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation62.7%Employed full-time60.4%

Industries people work in

In Boronia, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Construction (11%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.2%

Construction10.8%

Retail trade10.3%

Manufacturing9.2%

Education & training9.0%

Professional & technical7.7%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Accommodation & food4.7%

Other services4.1%

Wholesale trade4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Boronia, the largest group is Professionals at 22%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals21.9%

Technicians & trades16.4%

Clerical & administrative14.1%

Community & personal service11.6%

Managers10.7%

Labourers8.9%

Sales workers8.8%

Machinery operators & drivers6.1%

Areas within Boronia

Boronia Block 1 Boronia Block 2 Boronia Block 3 Boronia Block 4 Boronia Block 5 Boronia Block 6 Boronia Block 7 Boronia Block 8 Boronia Block 9 Boronia Block 10 Boronia Block 11 Boronia Block 12 Boronia Block 13 Boronia Block 14 Boronia Block 15 Boronia Block 16

Nearby areas

Ferntree Gully - North Bayswater Bayswater North The Basin Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully Croydon South Ringwood East Rowville - North

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