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Boundary Bend

164 km²

Boundary Bend has an ageing population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population154▼ -39.4%since 2011Median age53 yrs▲ +39.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over26.6%Children under 1514.9%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41414

Age structure

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)35.1%
Seniors (65+)26.6%
Young adults (25–44)19.5%
Children (0–14)14.9%
Youth (15–24)7.8%

Marital status

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married32%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia64.9%

Language

People using another language at home9.7%

Language used at home

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (3%).

English only74.0%
Mandarin2.6%

Religion

People with no religion38.3%

Religious affiliation

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (50%).

  • No religion50%
  • Christianity50%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1224.1%

Highest year of school

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Year 9 or below at 34%, followed by Year 12 (30%) and Year 11 (20%).

Year 9 or below27.1%
Year 1224.1%
Year 1115.8%
Year 1012.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$752▲ +64.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,531▲ +79.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,625▲ +51.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.7%

Household income distribution

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by Under $650 (26%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99931.4%
Under $65021.6%
$650–$1,49915.7%
$3,000–$3,9997.8%
$4,000 or more7.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.6%People with a mental health condition5.8%People needing help with daily activities10.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Asthma at 25%, followed by Arthritis (22%) and Mental health (14%).

Asthma10.4%
Arthritis9.1%
Mental health5.8%
Other condition5.8%
Diabetes3.2%
Heart disease3.2%
Lung condition2.6%
Cancer1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.4%People providing unpaid care8.8%People caring for children unpaid13.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -7.4%since 2011One-parent families4.2%

Family composition

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (40%) and One-parent families (4%).

  • Couples with children56%
  • Couples without children40%
  • One-parent families4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$162—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$840▼ -7.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -9.1%since 2011Households renting17.6%Homes owned outright45.1%Separate (detached) houses84.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (20%) and Rented (18%).

  • Owned outright46%
  • Owned with a mortgage20%
  • Rented18%
  • Other tenure16%

Types of homes

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Separate house at 86%, followed by Other dwelling (14%).

  • Separate house86%
  • Other dwelling14%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Car (driver) at 65%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (9%).

Car (driver)67.2%
Worked at home18.8%
Walked9.4%
Car (passenger)7.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation49.3%Employed full-time79.7%

Industries people work in

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 67%, followed by Accommodation & food (12%) and Construction (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing68.8%
Accommodation & food12.5%
Construction7.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Other services6.3%

Occupations people work in

In Boundary Bend, the largest group is Managers at 32%, followed by Labourers (30%) and Technicians & trades (20%).

Managers34.4%
Labourers32.8%
Technicians & trades21.9%
Clerical & administrative9.4%
Sales workers4.7%
Machinery operators & drivers4.7%

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