People & Lifestyle Bowmans Forest Vic 3735

What Kind of People Live in Bowmans Forest VIC 3735?

Diversity Levels in Bowmans Forest

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Bowmans Forest

11.0%

Hume

17.2%

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Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
Median age	53	Top 19%	21% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	0.0%	Bottom 19%	Data for Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	8.9%	Bottom 29%	3% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Bowmans Forest

Full Bowmans Forest Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Bowmans Forest

76.0%

Hume

74.2%

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Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	2	Bottom 37%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	81	Top 2%	Data for Dec 2016
Mental Health Score	28.0	Bottom 10%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	68.2%	Bottom 44%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Bowmans Forest

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Bowmans Forest

33.6%

Hume

33.2%

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Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
% Religious	38.0%	Bottom 10%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	100.0%	Top 8%	Data for Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	51.4%	Bottom 49%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Bowmans Forest

Bowmans Forest Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.0%	Bottom 35%	Data for Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	2.5	Top 24%	10% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	37 km	Top 49%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	0.0%	Bottom 19%	to 0 to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Bowmans Forest

Bowmans Forest Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	63%	Top 44%	Data for Nov 2017
No religion	62.4%	Top 10%	94% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	0.0%	Bottom 22%	Data for Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	42.0%	Bottom 31%	8% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	6.6%	Bottom 2%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.0%	Bottom 37%	Data for Jan 2021

Community Score in Bowmans Forest

Bowmans Forest Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

	Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
	Community support (LGA)	95.7%	Top 21%	Data for Dec 2014
	Volunteers	60.0%	Top 14%	31% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Bowmans Forest

Bowmans Forest School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Hume	Trend
Total children in preschool (LGA)	424	Top 31%	0% to Dec 2020
Child protection investigations (LGA)	30	Top 21%	Data for Dec 2016
Family households	85.0%	Top 18%	9% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	6.6%	Top 19%	to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium