Suburb / Locality · Area profile

North Boambee Valley

13 km²

North Boambee Valley has more residents than most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

📍 North Boambee Valley, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,318▲ +47.0%since 2011 Median age52 yrs▲ +8.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.7%People aged 65 and over37.8%Children under 1515.5%People in a de facto relationship10.8%▲ +30.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)37.8%

Older adults (45–64)20.8%

Young adults (25–44)17.9%

Children (0–14)15.5%

Youth (15–24)7.9%

Marital status

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (23%) and Widowed (14%).

Married50%
Never married23%
Widowed14%
Divorced9%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (5%) and India (2%).

Australia75.7%

England4.0%

India1.9%

New Zealand1.5%

Philippines0.7%

Italy0.6%

South Africa0.6%

China0.4%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Australian at 35%, followed by English (34%) and Scottish (10%).

Australian37.3%

English36.6%

Scottish10.5%

Irish8.9%

German4.0%

Italian3.4%

Indian2.7%

Dutch1.6%

Chinese1.2%

Filipino0.4%

Language

People using another language at home8.3%

Language used at home

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Punjabi (1%) and Arabic (1%).

English only81.5%

Punjabi1.1%

Arabic0.8%

Italian0.8%

Hindi0.5%

Mandarin0.3%

Cantonese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion33.1%

Religious affiliation

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (38%) and Other religions (3%).

Christianity57%
No religion38%
Other religions3%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism1%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher15.8%

Highest year of school

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1239.9%

Year 1027.3%

Year 9 or below10.9%

Year 116.3%

Highest qualification level

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 42%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV28.6%

Bachelor degree17.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.5%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.6%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Management & commerce at 21%, followed by Health (19%) and Engineering & related (15%).

Management & commerce15.1%

Health13.8%

Engineering & related10.8%

Society & culture8.7%

Education7.1%

Architecture & building5.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.2%

Agriculture & environment1.9%

Creative arts1.9%

Natural & physical sciences1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$655▲ +30.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,414▲ +46.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,763▲ +45.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.3%

Household income distribution

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49930.6%

$1,500–$2,99927.4%

Under $65017.3%

$3,000–$3,9998.9%

$4,000 or more7.4%

Personal income distribution

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65040.9%

$650–$1,49926.4%

$1,500–$2,99912.6%

$3,000 or more2.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.2%People with a mental health condition10.9%People needing help with daily activities10.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is None at 59%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (9%).

None52.0%

One condition20.9%

Two conditions7.9%

Three or more7.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis14.5%

Other condition13.0%

Mental health10.9%

Asthma7.9%

Heart disease6.7%

Diabetes5.6%

Dementia5.5%

Cancer4.9%

Lung condition3.7%

Stroke2.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.0%People providing unpaid care11.1%People caring for children unpaid21.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.3%People living alone28.4%▲ +8.4%since 2011

Family composition

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families12%
Other families0%

Household size

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 4 people (12%).

2 people38.0%

1 person28.4%

4 people12.0%

3 people11.3%

5 people6.8%

6 or more3.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$465▲ +46.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,804▼ -14.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting18.7%Homes owned outright44.5%Separate (detached) houses94.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.9%▲ +0.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (19%).

Owned outright45%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented19%
Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Flat or apartment (3%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

Separate house95%
Flat or apartment3%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Bedrooms per home

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

4 bedrooms34.9%

3 bedrooms32.9%

2 bedrooms22.2%

5 or more6.1%

1 bedroom3.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $550–$749 (24%) and $200–$349 (20%).

$350–$54950.3%

$550–$74923.8%

$200–$34920.4%

$750 or more4.1%

Under $2002.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

$1,800–$2,99939.1%

$1,000–$1,79931.1%

Under $1,00015.1%

$3,000 or more7.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.3%▲ +15.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 41%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle41.2%

2 vehicles34.4%

3 vehicles12.1%

4 or more6.4%

No vehicle5.3%

How people get to work

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)66.0%

Worked at home10.9%

Car (passenger)6.3%

Walked1.6%

Bicycle0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.3%Recent arrivals from overseas6.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation46.6%Employed full-time55.3%

Industries people work in

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 24%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance23.1%

Retail trade11.6%

Construction10.6%

Accommodation & food9.8%

Education & training7.3%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Administrative & support4.6%

Professional & technical4.2%

Transport & warehousing4.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing2.7%

Occupations people work in

In North Boambee Valley, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Community & personal service (13%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals20.8%

Community & personal service13.2%

Technicians & trades13.0%

Sales workers12.2%

Clerical & administrative11.4%

Managers11.1%

Labourers10.9%

Machinery operators & drivers5.9%

Nearby areas

Boambee Boambee East Toormina Coffs Harbour Sawtell Karangi Korora Bonville

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