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Bobalong

169 km²

Bobalong stands out for one of the smallest retiree shares in the country, with a highly educated population.

It's also marked by rents a little below the norm and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Bobalong, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population45—since 2011Median age43 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over0.0%Children under 1531.1%People in a de facto relationship36.4%—since 2011

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 Bobalong, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 46%, followed by Children (0–14) (34%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)42.2%
Children (0–14)31.1%
Young adults (25–44)17.8%

Marital status

In Bobalong, Married is the majority at 59%; Never married is next at 41%.

  • Married59%
  • Never married41%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bobalong, Australia is the majority at 89%; England is next at 11%.

Australia86.7%
England11.1%

Ancestry

In Bobalong, Australian is the majority at 56%; English is next at 21%.

Australian71.1%
English26.7%
Scottish15.6%
Irish13.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Bobalong, English only is the majority at 100%.

English only95.6%

Religion

People with no religion44.4%

Religious affiliation

In Bobalong, No religion is the majority at 54%; Christianity is next at 46%.

  • No religion54%
  • Christianity46%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher40.6%

Highest year of school

In Bobalong, Year 12 is the majority at 68%; Year 10 is next at 32%.

Year 1259.4%
Year 1028.1%

Highest qualification level

In Bobalong, Bachelor degree is the majority at 53%; Graduate diploma / certificate is next at 24%.

Bachelor degree50.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate22.2%
Certificate III / IV22.2%

Field of qualification

Bobalong splits fairly evenly between Engineering & related (25%) and Agriculture & environment (25%), with Education at 25%.

Engineering & related16.7%
Agriculture & environment16.7%
Education16.7%
Management & commerce16.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$762—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,624—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,249—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week9.4%

Personal income distribution

In Bobalong, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (26%).

Under $65034.4%
$650–$1,49918.8%
$1,500–$2,99918.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition17.8%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bobalong, None is the majority at 83%; One condition is next at 17%.

None64.4%
One condition13.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bobalong, Other condition is the majority at 56%; Arthritis is next at 44%.

Other condition20.0%
Arthritis15.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers46.9%People providing unpaid care21.9%People caring for children unpaid25.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.1%

Family & Households

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

Family composition

In Bobalong, Couples with children is the majority at 54%; Couples without children is next at 46%.

  • Couples with children54%
  • Couples without children46%

Household size

In Bobalong, 2 people is the majority at 100%.

2 people60.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$185—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$900—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bobalong, Owned outright is the majority at 61%; Other tenure is next at 22%.

  • Owned outright61%
  • Other tenure22%
  • Owned with a mortgage17%

Types of homes

In Bobalong, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

Bobalong splits fairly evenly between 2 bedrooms (38%) and 4 bedrooms (38%), with 3 bedrooms at 23%.

2 bedrooms33.3%
4 bedrooms33.3%
3 bedrooms20.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

Bobalong splits fairly evenly between 1 vehicle (38%) and 3 vehicles (38%), with 4 or more at 23%.

1 vehicle33.3%
3 vehicles33.3%
4 or more20.0%

How people get to work

In Bobalong, Car (driver) is the majority at 60%; Worked at home is next at 25%.

Car (driver)42.9%
Worked at home17.9%
Walked10.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years19.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation87.5%Employed full-time60.7%

Industries people work in

In Bobalong, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 62%; Other services is next at 24%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing46.4%
Other services17.9%
Health care & social assistance10.7%

Occupations people work in

In Bobalong, Managers is the majority at 54%; Technicians & trades is next at 23%.

Managers50.0%
Technicians & trades21.4%
Professionals10.7%
Labourers10.7%

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