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Boston

10 km²

Boston has well-off households and mostly owner-occupied homes.

It's also marked by a slightly larger population than usual and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Boston, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,169▲ +36.6%since 2011Median age40 yrs▲ +11.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over13.0%Children under 1525.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–46363

Age structure

In Boston, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Children (0–14) (25%).

Older adults (45–64)27.9%
Young adults (25–44)26.0%
Children (0–14)25.4%
Seniors (65+)13.0%
Youth (15–24)7.9%

Marital status

In Boston, the largest group is Married at 65%, followed by Never married (24%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Married65%
  • Never married24%
  • Divorced6%
  • Widowed2%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Boston, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia85.9%
England1.8%
New Zealand0.7%
South Africa0.5%
Philippines0.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.8%

Language used at home

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

English only91.9%
Greek0.5%

Religion

People with no religion49.9%

Religious affiliation

In Boston, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Buddhism (0%).

  • No religion55%
  • Christianity44%
  • Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.8%

Highest year of school

In Boston, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 11 (24%) and Year 10 (20%).

Year 1245.8%
Year 1121.6%
Year 1017.8%
Year 9 or below5.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$993▲ +54.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,199▲ +58.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,307▲ +55.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.4%

Household income distribution

In Boston, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (21%) and $3,000–$3,999 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99940.3%
$650–$1,49917.7%
$3,000–$3,99913.3%
$4,000 or more7.2%
Under $6504.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition19.8%People with a mental health condition4.8%People needing help with daily activities2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Boston, the largest group is Asthma at 23%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Other condition (16%).

Asthma7.1%
Arthritis5.7%
Other condition5.0%
Mental health4.8%
Diabetes3.2%
Cancer2.2%
Heart disease1.8%
Lung condition0.9%
Stroke0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.9%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid38.3%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▲ +3.4%since 2011One-parent families2.9%

Family composition

In Boston, the largest group is Couples with children at 71%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (3%).

  • Couples with children71%
  • Couples without children26%
  • One-parent families3%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$345▲ +407.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▼ -3.6%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting7.5%Homes owned outright30.7%Separate (detached) houses99.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Boston, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 61%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (8%).

  • Owned with a mortgage61%
  • Owned outright31%
  • Rented8%

Types of homes

In Boston, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Other dwelling (1%).

  • Separate house99%
  • Other dwelling1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Boston, the largest group is Car (driver) at 87%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)71.9%
Worked at home6.1%
Car (passenger)3.2%
Walked1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.5%Labour-force participation69.4%Employed full-time55.0%

Industries people work in

In Boston, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (12%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.6%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing11.2%
Construction10.2%
Education & training9.3%
Retail trade7.8%
Transport & warehousing5.4%
Accommodation & food5.1%
Other services5.1%
Manufacturing4.6%
Public administration & safety4.6%

Occupations people work in

In Boston, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Professionals (18%) and Managers (14%).

Technicians & trades18.4%
Professionals17.9%
Managers13.5%
Clerical & administrative12.9%
Community & personal service11.8%
Sales workers10.7%
Labourers7.8%
Machinery operators & drivers6.1%

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