Bokarina

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Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Bokarina

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Bokarina has substantially lower development levels than Greater Brisbane. This activity level is similarly below national patterns.

Bokarina has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

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The employment landscape in Bokarina presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 2.0%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Bokarina has a balanced workforce consisting of both white and blue collar jobs, with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in Bokarina is 2.0%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 1,154 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. The majority of jobs in Bokarina are in agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and manufacturing. Conversely, health care & social assistance employs none (0.0%) of local workers, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's 16.1%.

There appears to be limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Bokarina experienced a decrease in labour force (-2.2%) and employment (-1.7%), leading to a fall in unemployment (-0.5 percentage points). In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that nationally, employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Bokarina's current employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of over five years and over ten years (figures not provided for illustrative purposes).

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Bokarina displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Bokarina's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses (0.0%) with no other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This is in contrast to Brisbane metro which had 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bokarina was at 0.0%, with all dwellings either mortgaged (0.0%) or rented (0.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $0, significantly lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,950 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Bokarina was recorded at $0, substantially below Brisbane metro's $450 and the national figure of $375.

Bokarina has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 0.0% of all households, including 0.0% couples with children, 0.0% couples without children, and 0.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 100.0%, with lone person households at 0.0% and group households making up 0.0%. The median household size is 0.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5 people.

Bokarina faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 0.0%, significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 0.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (0.0%) and graduate diplomas (0.0%). Technical qualifications represent 0.0% of educational achievements for residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 0.0% and certificates at 0.0%.

Formal education enrollment stands at 0.0% of residents, including 0.0% in primary education, 0.0% in secondary education, and 0.0% pursuing tertiary education. Bokarina is anchored by Kawana Waters State College, serving 2,249 students as of a recent report. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1039) with balanced educational opportunities. All 1 schools offer integrated K-12 education for academic continuity. With no schools located within Bokarina, residents must travel to neighboring areas for educational services.

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Health performance in Bokarina is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Critical health challenges are evident across Bokarina, with various health conditions affecting both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 0% of the total population (~0 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Brisbane, which has a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 0.0% and 0.0% of residents respectively, while 0.0% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.2% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 0.0% of residents aged 65 and over (0 people), which is lower than the 22.3% in Greater Brisbane.

The latest Census data sees Bokarina placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bokarina had no residents born in Australia (0.0%), none were citizens (0.0%), and no one spoke English exclusively at home (0.0%). Buddhism was the predominant religion in Bokarina, with 0.0% of people practicing it, compared to 0.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups in Bokarina were Australian (0.0%), Australian Aboriginal (0.0%), and Chinese (0.0%), all notably lower than the regional averages of 26.0%, 1.5%, and 4.3% respectively.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bokarina are Australian, comprising 0.0% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 26.0%, Australian Aboriginal, comprising 0.0% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 0.0% of the population.

Bokarina hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

"No age data available for catchment as population equals zero. Demographic modeling suggests Bokarina's age profile will evolve significantly by the year 2041. Leading this demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group is projected to grow by 0%, reaching a total of 20,108 people from its current figure of 0. The 85+ group displays more modest growth at 0%, adding only 3,816 residents.".