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Bombowlee Creek

21 km²

Bombowlee Creek is characterised by household incomes well above most areas, a modest population and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Bombowlee Creek, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population52—since 2011 Median age47 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over7.7%Children under 155.8%People in a de facto relationship0.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 44%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Youth (15–24) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)46.2%

Young adults (25–44)23.1%

Youth (15–24)21.2%

Seniors (65+)7.7%

Children (0–14)5.8%

Marital status

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (42%).

Married58%
Never married42%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia86.5%

Ancestry

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Australian at 67%, followed by English (24%) and Irish (9%).

Australian57.7%

English21.2%

Irish7.7%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only76.9%

Religion

People with no religion11.5%

Religious affiliation

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Christianity at 86%, followed by No religion (14%).

Christianity86%
No religion14%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1244.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher20.5%

Highest year of school

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1244.4%

Year 1033.3%

Year 1115.6%

Year 9 or below11.1%

Highest qualification level

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 45%, followed by Bachelor degree (41%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV31.3%

Bachelor degree28.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.4%

Field of qualification

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Health at 29%, followed by Management & commerce (29%) and Natural & physical sciences (21%).

Health12.5%

Management & commerce12.5%

Natural & physical sciences9.4%

Engineering & related9.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,208—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,333—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,349—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week34.1%

Household income distribution

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 53%, followed by $4,000 or more (47%).

$1,500–$2,99950.0%

$4,000 or more43.8%

Personal income distribution

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $3,000 or more (23%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99927.3%

$3,000 or more15.9%

Under $65013.6%

$650–$1,49911.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition19.2%People with a mental health condition7.7%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (8%).

None50.0%

One condition13.5%

Two conditions5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Arthritis at 53%, followed by Mental health (27%) and Asthma (20%).

Arthritis15.4%

Mental health7.7%

Asthma5.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers6.8%People providing unpaid care20.5%People caring for children unpaid22.7%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7—since 2011 One-parent families27.0%

Family composition

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by One-parent families (24%) and Couples without children (15%).

Couples with children61%
One-parent families24%
Couples without children15%

Household size

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is 3 people at 47%, followed by 4 people (35%) and 2 people (18%).

3 people50.0%

4 people37.5%

2 people18.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,788—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (42%) and Rented (16%).

Owned outright42%
Owned with a mortgage42%
Rented16%

Types of homes

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 75%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%).

3 bedrooms56.3%

4 bedrooms18.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 100%.

$1,800–$2,99937.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is 3 vehicles at 73%, followed by 4 or more (27%).

3 vehicles50.0%

4 or more18.8%

How people get to work

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (30%).

Car (driver)65.5%

Worked at home27.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation79.5%Employed full-time72.4%

Industries people work in

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 53%, followed by Construction (16%) and Health care & social assistance (16%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing34.5%

Construction10.3%

Health care & social assistance10.3%

Other services10.3%

Occupations people work in

In Bombowlee Creek, the largest group is Managers at 30%, followed by Technicians & trades (27%) and Professionals (15%).

Managers34.5%

Technicians & trades31.0%

Professionals17.2%

Machinery operators & drivers17.2%

Labourers13.8%

Nearby areas

Lacmalac Mundongo Wyangle Little River (NSW)Bombowlee Tumut Plains Tumut Killimicat

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