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Boonara

87 km²

Boonara stands out for very few renters, with a slightly younger population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Boonara, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population60—since 2011Median age38 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over11.7%Children under 1516.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Boonara, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 25%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)21.7%
Older adults (45–64)20.0%
Children (0–14)16.7%
Youth (15–24)15.0%
Seniors (65+)11.7%

Marital status

In Boonara, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (24%) and Divorced (16%).

  • Married59%
  • Never married24%
  • Divorced16%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Boonara, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia88.3%

Language

People using another language at home8.3%

Language used at home

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

English only98.3%

Religion

People with no religion36.7%

Religious affiliation

In Boonara, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (44%).

  • Christianity56%
  • No religion44%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1230.2%

Highest year of school

In Boonara, the largest group is Year 10 at 53%, followed by Year 12 (29%) and Year 9 or below (18%).

Year 1055.8%
Year 1230.2%
Year 9 or below18.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$737—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,687—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,625—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.8%

Household income distribution

In Boonara, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 50%, followed by $4,000 or more (31%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99933.3%
$4,000 or more20.8%
$650–$1,49912.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.0%People with a mental health condition8.3%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Boonara, the largest group is Heart disease at 25%, followed by Mental health (25%) and Asthma (20%).

Heart disease8.3%
Mental health8.3%
Asthma6.7%
Arthritis5.0%
Diabetes5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers39.1%People providing unpaid care15.2%People caring for children unpaid39.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Boonara, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (36%).

  • Couples with children64%
  • Couples without children36%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,475—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright37.5%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Boonara, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Other tenure (29%).

  • Owned with a mortgage39%
  • Owned outright32%
  • Other tenure29%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Boonara, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (38%).

Car (driver)50.0%
Worked at home30.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation65.2%Employed full-time66.7%

Industries people work in

In Boonara, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing70.0%

Occupations people work in

In Boonara, the largest group is Managers at 63%, followed by Labourers (38%).

Managers50.0%
Labourers30.0%

Nearby areas

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