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Bung Bong vs Homebush

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.0 km apart · Bung Bong profile · Homebush profile

Bung Bong Homebush

Bung Bong and Homebush (Vic.) are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Bung Bong is far more diverse and qualified, with 11.1% of people born overseas and 20.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 0.0% for both in Homebush (Vic.). Residents are far older in Bung Bong, where the typical age is 59 and 42.9% are aged 65 and over; this is consistent with a far higher share of people needing help with daily activities (14.3% compared to 0.0%).

Both areas have tracked similarly as car-dependent places with no public transport and a two-hour drive to the city. They share the same typical number of people per home (2.2) and per bedroom (0.70). While both are far older than the national figure, Bung Bong has a far higher share of people with no religion (52.4%) than Homebush (Vic.) (35.5%).

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 32.4 pts higher in Bung Bong Needs assistance: 14.3 pts higher in Bung Bong Housework 15h+: 23.2 pts higher in Homebush Bachelor+: 20.4 pts higher in Bung Bong Other language: 9.5 pts higher in Bung Bong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bung Bongin Homebush +32 larger in Bung Bong gap widening
63 32nd pct 31 19th pct
Median age in Bung Bongin Homebush +11 yrs older in Bung Bong gap steady
59 yrs 91st pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Bung Bongin Homebush even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Bung Bongin Homebush +10.6 pts higher in Bung Bong gap narrowing
42.9% 98th pct 32.3% 88th pct
Under 15 in Bung Bongin Homebush +12.7 pts higher in Bung Bong gap narrowing
12.7% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Bung Bongin Homebush +4.0 pts higher in Bung Bong gap narrowing
17.0% 79th pct 13.0% 57th pct

Age structure

42.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.6 pts 32.3%
28.6% Older adults (45–64) +13.4 pts ▸ 41.9%
15.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
12.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
6.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.7% Married +7.2 pts ▸ 60.9%
33.3% Never married ◂ +2.9 pts 30.4%
11.1% Widowed ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
7.4% Divorced ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bung Bong Homebush

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bung Bongin Homebush +11.1 pts higher in Bung Bong gap widening
11.1% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

69.8% Australia +14.0 pts ▸ 83.9%
6.3% England ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

14.3% Australian +53.5 pts ▸ 67.7%
34.9% English ◂ +5.9 pts 29.0%
0.0% Dutch +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
7.9% Irish ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Scottish ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Bung Bongin Homebush +9.5 pts higher in Bung Bong gap steady
9.5% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bung Bongin Homebush even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

69.8% English only +30.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic 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 Bung Bongin Homebush +16.9 pts higher in Bung Bong gap widening
52.4% 85th pct 35.5% 35th pct

Religious affiliation

41.3% Christianity +13.6 pts ▸ 54.8%
52.4% No religion ◂ +16.9 pts 35.5%
7.9% Not stated ◂ +7.9 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%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bung Bongin Homebush +32.4 pts higher in Bung Bong gap widening
45.5% 51st pct 13.0% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Bung Bongin Homebush +20.4 pts higher in Bung Bong gap widening
20.4% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bung Bongin Homebush +1 more in Homebush
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Bung Bongin Homebush
— 94 24th pct
ICSEA in Bung Bongin Homebush
— 965 35th pct

Highest year of school

45.5% Year 12 ◂ +32.4 pts 13.0%
5.5% Year 11 +25.0 pts ▸ 30.4%
20.0% Year 10 +10.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
14.5% Year 9 or below +11.5 pts ▸ 26.1%

Highest qualification level

30.3% Certificate III / IV +61.4 pts ▸ 91.7%
39.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.1 pts 33.3%
24.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
9.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
9.1% Education +15.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
24.2% Health ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Management & commerce ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% Engineering & related ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
9.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bung Bongin Homebush +$96 higher in Homebush gap narrowing
$478 10th pct $574 21st pct
Household income in Bung Bongin Homebush +$83 higher in Homebush gap widening
$979 13th pct $1,062 17th pct
Family income in Bung Bongin Homebush +$250 higher in Bung Bong gap narrowing
$1,375 19th pct $1,125 10th pct
High earners in Bung Bongin Homebush +5.6 pts higher in Bung Bong gap widening
5.6% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Bung Bongin Homebush
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

46.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.8 pts 33.3%
38.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.1 pts 33.3%
34.6% Under $650 ◂ +1.3 pts 33.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.9% Under $650 ◂ +17.1 pts 34.8%
25.9% $650–$1,499 +4.5 pts ▸ 30.4%
5.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bung Bongin Homebush +5.5 pts higher in Homebush
42.9% 93rd pct 48.4% 100th pct
Mental health in Bung Bongin Homebush +1.7 pts higher in Homebush
7.9% 48th pct 9.7% 65th pct
Needs assistance in Bung Bongin Homebush +14.3 pts higher in Bung Bong gap widening
14.3% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.5% Arthritis +16.3 pts ▸ 25.8%
9.5% Other condition +6.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
11.1% Asthma +1.8 pts ▸ 12.9%
9.5% Cancer +0.2 pts ▸ 9.7%
7.9% Mental health +1.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
7.9% Diabetes ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Stroke ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.3% Lung condition ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

39.7% None +18.4 pts ▸ 58.1%
27.0% One condition ◂ +1.2 pts 25.8%
9.5% Two conditions ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
4.8% Three or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bung Bongin Homebush +1.1 pts higher in Bung Bong gap narrowing
18.5% 52nd pct 17.4% 47th pct
Unpaid carers in Bung Bongin Homebush +6.9 pts higher in Homebush gap widening
14.8% 72nd pct 21.7% 92nd pct
Unpaid child care in Bung Bongin Homebush +9.2 pts higher in Bung Bong gap narrowing
22.2% 35th pct 13.0% 10th pct
Defence service in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bung Bongin Homebush +23.2 pts higher in Homebush gap widening
33.3% 87th pct 56.5% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bung Bongin Homebush even gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Bung Bongin Homebush +1.7 pts higher in Homebush gap widening
20.0% 87th pct 21.7% 89th pct
Living alone in Bung Bongin Homebush
23.1% 48th pct —

Family composition

73.3% Couples without children ◂ +25.5 pts 47.8%
20.0% One-parent families +1.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
15.6% Couples with children ◂ +2.5 pts 13.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.5% 2 people +17.1 pts ▸ 55.6%
23.1% 1 person +21.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bung Bongin Homebush +$35 higher in Homebush
$160 16th pct $195 24th pct
Mortgage in Bung Bongin Homebush +$307 higher in Bung Bong
$1,232 25th pct $925 12th pct
People / bedroom in Bung Bongin Homebush even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Bung Bongin Homebush
11.5% 32nd pct —
Owned outright in Bung Bongin Homebush
69.2% 99th pct —
Separate houses in Bung Bongin Homebush
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Bung Bongin Homebush
76.9% 43rd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

69.2% Owned outright +75.2 pts ▸ 144.4%
15.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Rented ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
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

42.3% 3 bedrooms +46.6 pts ▸ 88.9%
15.4% 4 bedrooms +29.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
19.2% 5 or more ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bung Bongin Homebush
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Bung Bongin Homebush +6 longer in Homebush
120 81st pct 126 84th pct

How people get to work

76.5% Car (driver) +5.3 pts ▸ 81.8%
23.5% Worked at home +12.8 pts ▸ 36.4%
17.6% Walked ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.3% 2 vehicles +33.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
28.6% 4 or more +15.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
28.6% 1 vehicle +4.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
28.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bung Bongin Homebush +6.8 pts higher in Bung Bong gap steady
18.3% 13th pct 11.5% 6th pct

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Bung Bongin Homebush +16.3 pts higher in Homebush gap widening
31.5% 2nd pct 47.8% 17th pct

Industries people work in

47.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +19.8 pts 27.3%
0.0% Finance & insurance +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
23.5% Construction ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Manufacturing ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

35.3% Managers +37.4 pts ▸ 72.7%
0.0% Sales workers +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
29.4% Professionals ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
17.6% Labourers ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bung Bongin Homebush +0.2 higher in Homebush
0.1 43rd pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bung Bongin Homebush +0.2 more in Homebush
0.1 43rd pct 0.3 48th pct
15-min city in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bung Bongin Homebush +19.7 pts higher in Homebush
14.8% 50th pct 34.5% 59th pct
Walk to health in Bung Bongin Homebush even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bung Bongin Homebush +81.4 more in Homebush
47.6 80th pct 129.0 89th pct
Intersections/km² in Bung Bongin Homebush even
1 47th pct 1 43rd pct
Mean slope in Bung Bongin Homebush +1.6 pts higher in Bung Bong
5.8% 52nd pct 4.2% 32nd pct

Compare Bung Bong with nearby areas

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Compare Homebush with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bung Bong vs Homebush [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20400/bung-bong/vs/SAL21198/homebush