Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Boisdale

78 km²

Boisdale has a slightly less degree-qualified population.

📍 Boisdale, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population307▼ -36.0%since 2011 Median age42 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.3%People aged 65 and over19.5%Children under 1519.2%People in a de facto relationship16.2%▲ +24.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Boisdale, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (21%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)29.3%

Young adults (25–44)20.8%

Seniors (65+)19.5%

Children (0–14)19.2%

Youth (15–24)11.7%

Marital status

In Boisdale, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (7%).

Married49%
Never married36%
Divorced7%
Separated5%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Boisdale, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (3%) and Philippines (2%).

Australia78.5%

England2.3%

Philippines1.3%

Ancestry

In Boisdale, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (33%) and Scottish (14%).

Australian40.7%

English36.8%

Scottish16.3%

Irish12.4%

German2.3%

Dutch1.6%

Italian1.3%

Filipino1.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.9%

Language used at home

In Boisdale, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Tagalog (2%).

English only83.4%

Mandarin1.3%

Tagalog1.3%

Religion

People with no religion50.5%

Religious affiliation

In Boisdale, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion58%
Christianity40%
Buddhism2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.4%

Highest year of school

In Boisdale, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1235.2%

Year 1022.3%

Year 1115.5%

Year 9 or below13.7%

Highest qualification level

In Boisdale, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 53%, followed by Bachelor degree (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV37.5%

Bachelor degree18.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.2%

Field of qualification

In Boisdale, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Agriculture & environment (14%) and Education (11%).

Engineering & related14.0%

Agriculture & environment9.6%

Education7.4%

Management & commerce7.4%

Health6.6%

Society & culture6.6%

Architecture & building5.9%

Natural & physical sciences4.4%

Creative arts3.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$692▲ +40.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,468▲ +49.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,803▲ +48.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.5%

Household income distribution

In Boisdale, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (36%) and Under $650 (15%).

$650–$1,49932.4%

$1,500–$2,99930.5%

Under $65012.4%

$3,000–$3,9999.5%

Personal income distribution

In Boisdale, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65041.2%

$650–$1,49935.9%

$1,500–$2,99915.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.0%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Boisdale, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (11%).

None55.7%

One condition19.2%

Two conditions9.1%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Boisdale, the largest group is Asthma at 23%, followed by Mental health (21%) and Arthritis (19%).

Asthma10.1%

Mental health9.4%

Arthritis8.1%

Heart disease5.9%

Other condition4.2%

Stroke2.0%

Cancer1.6%

Diabetes1.6%

Lung condition1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.9%People providing unpaid care13.1%People caring for children unpaid31.4%People who served in the Defence Force1.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families7.8%People living alone28.6%▲ +40.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Boisdale, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children65%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families8%
Other families1%

Household size

In Boisdale, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 4 people (14%).

2 people37.1%

1 person28.6%

4 people15.2%

3 people13.3%

6 or more8.6%

5 people7.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +263.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,231▲ +13.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting15.2%Homes owned outright35.2%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms86.7%▲ +6.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Boisdale, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (15%).

Owned with a mortgage45%
Owned outright36%
Rented15%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Boisdale, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

3 bedrooms51.4%

4 bedrooms32.4%

2 bedrooms11.4%

1 bedroom2.9%

5 or more2.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Boisdale, the largest group is Under $200 at 64%, followed by $200–$349 (36%).

Under $20043.8%

$200–$34925.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Boisdale, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).

$1,000–$1,79946.8%

Under $1,00027.7%

$1,800–$2,99919.1%

$3,000 or more8.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%→ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Boisdale, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 45%, followed by 1 vehicle (20%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles47.6%

1 vehicle21.0%

3 vehicles18.1%

4 or more18.1%

How people get to work

In Boisdale, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)52.2%

Worked at home14.9%

Walked5.2%

Car (passenger)3.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years22.7%Recent arrivals from overseas24.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.2%Labour-force participation59.6%Employed full-time45.5%

Industries people work in

In Boisdale, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 32%, followed by Retail trade (14%) and Construction (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing24.6%

Retail trade11.2%

Construction8.2%

Health care & social assistance8.2%

Other services7.5%

Mining5.2%

Education & training4.5%

Public administration & safety3.7%

Wholesale trade2.2%

Accommodation & food2.2%

Occupations people work in

In Boisdale, the largest group is Labourers at 20%, followed by Managers (20%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Labourers19.4%

Managers18.7%

Technicians & trades12.7%

Professionals11.9%

Community & personal service11.2%

Machinery operators & drivers10.4%

Sales workers6.7%

Clerical & administrative4.5%

Nearby areas

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