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Booroobin

39 km²

Booroobin has an ageing population and household incomes a little below the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population258▼ -11.6%since 2011Median age55 yrs▲ +22.2%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over25.6%Children under 1516.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41818

Age structure

In Booroobin, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)38.4%
Seniors (65+)25.6%
Children (0–14)16.3%
Young adults (25–44)13.2%
Youth (15–24)6.6%

Marital status

In Booroobin, the largest group is Married at 56%, followed by Never married (23%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married56%
  • Never married23%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Booroobin, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia71.7%
England5.0%
New Zealand4.3%

Language

People using another language at home7.4%

Language used at home

In Booroobin, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (1%).

English only86.8%
Italian1.2%

Religion

People with no religion50.8%

Religious affiliation

In Booroobin, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (46%).

  • No religion54%
  • Christianity46%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.6%

Highest year of school

In Booroobin, the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1259.6%
Year 1020.2%
Year 9 or below7.0%
Year 114.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$644▲ +33.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,266▲ +42.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,463▲ +59.2%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.2%

Household income distribution

In Booroobin, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49931.7%
$1,500–$2,99926.0%
Under $65018.3%
$4,000 or more14.4%
$3,000–$3,9994.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.7%People with a mental health condition8.1%People needing help with daily activities5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Booroobin, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Arthritis (15%).

Mental health8.1%
Other condition8.1%
Arthritis6.6%
Heart disease6.2%
Asthma4.3%
Diabetes4.3%
Cancer3.9%
Lung condition1.9%
Stroke1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.3%People providing unpaid care16.1%People caring for children unpaid24.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families13.5%

Family composition

In Booroobin, the largest group is Couples without children at 47%, followed by Couples with children (39%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples without children47%
  • Couples with children39%
  • One-parent families14%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +93.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▼ -20.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting16.3%Homes owned outright51.0%Separate (detached) houses96.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Booroobin, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (16%).

  • Owned outright49%
  • Owned with a mortgage30%
  • Rented16%
  • Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In Booroobin, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Other dwelling (5%).

  • Separate house95%
  • Other dwelling5%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Booroobin, the largest group is Car (driver) at 60%, followed by Worked at home (40%).

Car (driver)49.5%
Worked at home33.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation48.8%Employed full-time58.4%

Industries people work in

In Booroobin, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Professional & technical (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing14.9%
Health care & social assistance13.9%
Professional & technical10.9%
Public administration & safety8.9%
Education & training7.9%
Electricity, gas & water6.9%
Transport & warehousing5.0%
Arts & recreation5.0%
Manufacturing4.0%
Construction4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Booroobin, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Managers (23%) and Labourers (13%).

Professionals24.8%
Managers22.8%
Labourers12.9%
Technicians & trades9.9%
Clerical & administrative9.9%
Community & personal service7.9%
Machinery operators & drivers5.0%
Sales workers4.0%

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