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Boydtown

9 km²

Boydtown is characterised by low household incomes, an older age profile than most and a modest population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population75▼ -53.7%since 2011Median age58 yrs▲ +9.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over37.3%Children under 159.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–488

Age structure

In Boydtown, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (34%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Seniors (65+)37.3%
Older adults (45–64)34.7%
Young adults (25–44)13.3%
Children (0–14)9.3%
Youth (15–24)6.7%

Marital status

In Boydtown, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Divorced (15%) and Widowed (14%).

  • Married49%
  • Divorced15%
  • Widowed14%
  • Separated12%
  • Never married10%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Boydtown, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (7%).

Australia66.7%
England5.3%

Language

People using another language at home10.7%

Language used at home

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

English only77.3%

Religion

People with no religion42.7%

Religious affiliation

In Boydtown, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (48%).

  • Christianity52%
  • No religion48%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1224.6%

Highest year of school

In Boydtown, the largest group is Year 10 at 49%, followed by Year 12 (26%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1046.2%
Year 1224.6%
Year 9 or below13.8%
Year 119.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$469▲ +0.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$739▼ -27.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,062▲ +3.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Boydtown, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (50%).

Under $65020.5%
$650–$1,49920.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition42.7%People with a mental health condition17.3%People needing help with daily activities9.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Boydtown, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (22%) and Other condition (19%).

Arthritis17.3%
Mental health17.3%
Other condition14.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Asthma8.0%
Heart disease6.7%
Lung condition4.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.0%People providing unpaid care7.7%People caring for children unpaid18.5%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8▼ -18.2%since 2011One-parent families11.9%

Family composition

In Boydtown, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (43%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples with children45%
  • Couples without children43%
  • One-parent families12%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$127▼ -60.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,831▲ +181.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting15.4%Homes owned outright64.1%Separate (detached) houses38.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Boydtown, the largest group is Owned outright at 61%, followed by Other tenure (17%) and Rented (15%).

  • Owned outright61%
  • Other tenure17%
  • Rented15%
  • Owned with a mortgage7%

Types of homes

In Boydtown, the largest group is Other dwelling at 57%, followed by Separate house (43%).

  • Other dwelling57%
  • Separate house43%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Boydtown, the largest group is Car (driver) at 100%.

Car (driver)38.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate12.9%Labour-force participation47.7%Employed full-time53.8%

Industries people work in

In Boydtown, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 36%, followed by Health care & social assistance (36%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (27%).

Accommodation & food15.4%
Health care & social assistance15.4%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing11.5%

Occupations people work in

In Boydtown, the largest group is Sales workers at 17%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (17%) and Managers (13%).

Sales workers19.2%
Machinery operators & drivers19.2%
Managers15.4%
Professionals15.4%
Technicians & trades15.4%
Community & personal service15.4%
Labourers15.4%

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