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Bunyan vs Murrumbucca

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Bunyan profile · Murrumbucca profile

Bunyan Murrumbucca

Bunyan and Murrumbucca are both small, rural areas in New South Wales. Bunyan has a higher share of homes owned outright at 50% compared to 28.1% in Murrumbucca, and a much higher typical rent of $400 compared to $169. Murrumbucca stands out for its high rate of volunteering, with 42.4% of residents helping out compared to 23.3% in Bunyan, and a far higher proportion of former Defence Force members at 16.4%.

These two neighbours share a very similar typical household income of around $2,100 to $2,200 per week. They also both have no public transport stops and every home has at least one motor vehicle. While both are older than the national figure, Murrumbucca is slightly older, with a typical resident aged 52 compared to 48 in Bunyan.

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Where they differ most

Full-time: 21.9 pts higher in Murrumbucca Owned outright: 21.9 pts higher in Bunyan Volunteering: 19.1 pts higher in Murrumbucca De facto: 13.0 pts higher in Murrumbucca Separate houses: 12.5 pts higher in Bunyan

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +110 larger in Bunyan gap widening
192 52nd pct 82 36th pct
Median age in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +4 yrs older in Murrumbucca gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +3.0 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap steady
21.4% 61st pct 24.4% 73rd pct
Under 15 in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +3.7 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap narrowing
14.6% 34th pct 18.3% 58th pct
De facto in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +13.0 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap widening
6.3% 14th pct 19.2% 87th pct

Age structure

32.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.6 pts 31.7%
21.4% Seniors (65+) +3.0 pts ▸ 24.4%
18.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.1 pts 14.6%
14.6% Children (0–14) +3.7 pts ▸ 18.3%
10.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.3 pts 6.1%

Marital status

59.5% Married +2.6 pts ▸ 62.1%
27.0% Never married ◂ +1.2 pts 25.8%
6.7% Divorced ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
1.8% Separated +4.2 pts ▸ 6.1%
1.8% Widowed ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bunyan Murrumbucca

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +3.7 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap narrowing
10.9% 48th pct 14.6% 63rd pct

Country of birth

87.0% Australia ◂ +10.1 pts 76.8%
4.7% England ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% New Zealand ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

50.0% English ◂ +8.5 pts 41.5%
40.1% Australian +1.4 pts ▸ 41.5%
18.8% Scottish +4.4 pts ▸ 23.2%
18.8% Irish ◂ +5.3 pts 13.4%
5.7% German +0.4 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.6% Dutch even 3.7%
1.6% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +5.2 pts higher in Bunyan gap widening
5.2% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.1% English only ◂ +9.4 pts 81.7%
3.1% Arabic ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +5.8 pts higher in Bunyan gap widening
44.8% 64th pct 39.0% 45th pct

Religious affiliation

46.9% Christianity ◂ +4.2 pts 42.7%
44.8% No religion ◂ +5.8 pts 39.0%
4.7% Not stated +18.5 pts ▸ 23.2%
3.1% Other religions ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +1.8 pts higher in Bunyan gap narrowing
54.8% 72nd pct 52.9% 68th pct
Bachelor+ in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +7.9 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap widening
23.9% 76th pct 31.8% 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

54.8% Year 12 ◂ +1.8 pts 52.9%
28.7% Year 10 ◂ +14.0 pts 14.7%
10.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.8 pts 4.4%
3.8% Year 11 +3.5 pts ▸ 7.4%

Highest qualification level

39.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.6 pts 21.8%
25.7% Bachelor degree +7.0 pts ▸ 32.7%
11.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.5 pts 5.5%
7.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.9 pts 5.5%
2.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.3% Management & commerce ◂ +11.1 pts 7.3%
15.6% Engineering & related +2.6 pts ▸ 18.2%
7.3% Education +5.4 pts ▸ 12.7%
4.6% Architecture & building +4.5 pts ▸ 9.1%
8.3% Health +0.8 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.1 pts 7.3%
5.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.1 pts 5.5%
5.5% Creative arts ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
2.8% Society & culture +2.7 pts ▸ 5.5%
2.8% Information technology ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +$19 higher in Murrumbucca gap narrowing
$1,006 83rd pct $1,025 84th pct
Household income in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +$150 higher in Murrumbucca gap narrowing
$2,050 77th pct $2,200 84th pct
Family income in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +$116 higher in Bunyan gap narrowing
$2,449 79th pct $2,333 75th pct
High earners in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +6.9 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap widening
9.8% 60th pct 16.7% 84th pct
High-income homes in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +12.5 pts higher in Bunyan gap widening
25.0% 74th pct 12.5% 39th pct

Household income distribution

34.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.5 pts 21.9%
25.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.4 pts 15.6%
18.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 12.5%
7.8% Under $650 +1.6 pts ▸ 9.4%
6.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.8 pts 22.7%
23.9% $1,500–$2,999 +14.0 pts ▸ 37.9%
30.7% Under $650 +5.7 pts ▸ 36.4%
3.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +9.6 pts higher in Bunyan
40.1% 89th pct 30.5% 58th pct
Mental health in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +5.0 pts higher in Bunyan
13.5% 88th pct 8.5% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +1.1 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap narrowing
2.6% 28th pct 3.7% 38th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.5% Mental health ◂ +5.0 pts 8.5%
13.0% Arthritis +0.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
12.5% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 12.2%
6.3% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.4% Other condition ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Diabetes +0.4 pts ▸ 6.1%
5.2% Lung condition ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.7% Heart disease ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.6% None ◂ +2.4 pts 51.2%
23.4% One condition ◂ +3.9 pts 19.5%
12.5% Two conditions ◂ +6.4 pts 6.1%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +1.0 pts 3.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +19.1 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap widening
23.3% 72nd pct 42.4% 95th pct
Unpaid carers in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +11.4 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap widening
12.9% 51st pct 24.2% 96th pct
Unpaid child care in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +5.5 pts higher in Bunyan gap widening
31.3% 78th pct 25.8% 52nd pct
Defence service in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +14.0 pts higher in Murrumbucca
2.5% 47th pct 16.4% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +7.0 pts higher in Bunyan gap narrowing
31.3% 83rd pct 24.2% 50th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Bunyanin Murrumbucca
30 yrs 63rd pct —
Median income in Bunyanin Murrumbucca
$75 0th pct —
Household income in Bunyanin Murrumbucca
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +0.1 larger in Bunyan gap steady
2.7 71st pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +3.1 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap widening
7.1% 28th pct 10.1% 46th pct
Living alone in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +6.3 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap narrowing
21.9% 44th pct 28.1% 65th pct

Family composition

60.3% Couples with children ◂ +5.2 pts 55.1%
34.6% Couples without children +1.6 pts ▸ 36.2%
7.1% One-parent families +3.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

43.8% 2 people ◂ +9.4 pts 34.4%
21.9% 1 person +6.3 pts ▸ 28.1%
17.2% 4 people +4.7 pts ▸ 21.9%
17.2% 3 people +1.6 pts ▸ 18.8%
14.1% 5 people ◂ +4.7 pts 9.4%
6.3% 6 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +$231 higher in Bunyan
$400 82nd pct $169 18th pct
Mortgage in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +$100 higher in Murrumbucca gap narrowing
$1,600 48th pct $1,700 55th pct
People / bedroom in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +7.8 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap steady
4.7% 11th pct 12.5% 36th pct
Owned outright in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +21.9 pts higher in Bunyan gap widening
50.0% 75th pct 28.1% 19th pct
Separate houses in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +12.5 pts higher in Bunyan gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 87.5% 28th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +3.1 pts higher in Bunyan gap narrowing
90.6% 80th pct 87.5% 72nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

42.2% Owned with a mortgage +10.9 pts ▸ 53.1%
50.0% Owned outright ◂ +21.9 pts 28.1%
4.7% Rented +7.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +12.5 pts 87.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +4.7 pts 34.4%
37.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.3 pts 31.3%
14.1% 5 or more +7.8 pts ▸ 21.9%
10.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +23.1 pts 17.6%
29.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +6.1 pts 23.5%
14.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +1.8 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap narrowing
17.1% 52nd pct 18.9% 57th pct
PT commute in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

61.0% Car (driver) +6.6 pts ▸ 67.6%
17.1% Worked at home +1.8 pts ▸ 18.9%
3.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

51.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +14.1 pts 37.5%
21.9% 4 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 18.8%
20.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
14.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.6 pts 12.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +8.2 pts higher in Bunyan gap widening
30.3% 47th pct 22.1% 20th pct
Recent arrivals in Bunyanin Murrumbucca
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +5.3 pts higher in Bunyan gap narrowing
64.4% 64th pct 59.1% 44th pct
Full-time in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +21.9 pts higher in Murrumbucca gap widening
61.9% 69th pct 83.8% 100th pct

Industries people work in

11.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +15.6 pts ▸ 27.0%
21.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +10.1 pts 10.8%
19.0% Construction ◂ +8.2 pts 10.8%
6.7% Electricity, gas & water +9.5 pts ▸ 16.2%
4.8% Education & training +11.5 pts ▸ 16.2%
14.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.2 pts 8.1%
0.0% Manufacturing +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
6.7% Transport & warehousing +4.1 pts ▸ 10.8%
4.8% Professional & technical ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Retail trade ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

21.0% Professionals +14.2 pts ▸ 35.1%
12.4% Managers +14.6 pts ▸ 27.0%
22.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.3 pts 13.5%
9.5% Technicians & trades +4.0 pts ▸ 13.5%
11.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.6 pts 10.8%
8.6% Labourers +2.2 pts ▸ 10.8%
9.5% Community & personal service ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
4.8% Sales workers +3.3 pts ▸ 8.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 24th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +12.2 more in Murrumbucca
0.0 0th pct 12.2 47th pct
Intersections/km² in Bunyanin Murrumbucca even
0 12th pct 0 8th pct
Mean slope in Bunyanin Murrumbucca +2.0 pts higher in Murrumbucca
9.3% 77th pct 11.3% 86th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bunyan vs Murrumbucca [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10688/bunyan/vs/SAL12873/murrumbucca