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Bulloo
73,722 km²
A very high rate of volunteering, at 26.3%, defines the community of Bulloo. This small Queensland town has seen its population shrink by 16% since 2011, leaving just 337 residents. It is a relatively young place with a typical resident aged 36, and it features a strong presence of First Nations people. The area is largely rural and car-dependent, where people often work in agriculture or public safety.
Household incomes here are high, yet Bulloo's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
Bulloo is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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First Nations people make up 11.6% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and a much lower proportion of seniors than the national average.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.3% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language for 91.7% of the population, and only 2.1% use another language at home. This is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.
Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 34.4% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen 15 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. Year 12 completion has risen slightly to 39.1%, though this remains far below the state figure.
Typical personal incomes are a little above the national figure at $960 a week. Higher earners are more common here than in most similar areas, with 14% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents are much less likely to need help with daily activities (0.9%) or experience mental health conditions (5.3%) compared to the state and national averages.
Volunteering is very common at 26.3%, which is far above the national figure. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to other areas.
First Nations residents in Bulloo are far older and earn much higher typical incomes than those in the rest of the state. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.
Homes are larger than average, with 2.5 people per household. While 31.9% of people live alone, the most common household type is a couple with children.
Renting is much more common here than nationally, at 40.3%, but weekly rents are far below the national figure at $153. Most homes are separate houses, though three-bedroom homes are much less common than in other areas.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. About 16.5% of people work from home, and 7.1% of households do not own a vehicle.
The population is quite mobile, with 44.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.6% of the community.
Employment is very high, with 80.6% of adults working or looking for work. The local economy relies heavily on agriculture and public administration and safety.
The area has a small number of businesses (51) and has seen very little population growth since 2021. It ranks in the middle for overall advantage compared to similar areas.
Bulloo is very dry, with annual rainfall far below the Queensland average. It is also much warmer than most areas, with a typical maximum temperature of 31.0 degrees.
The total number of recorded offences is among the lowest for its level, though the rate of assault and related crimes is higher than most areas.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. However, there are more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than in most other areas.