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Bangalee

7 km²

A significantly older population marks the character of Bangalee, where the typical resident is 46. It is a prosperous area of detached family homes with a strong presence of retirees and former Defence Force members. The community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a high proportion of households earning well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the large, owner-occupied houses that dominate the landscape.

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The area is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over. It is a predominantly married community, and the typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 10.8%, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 52.3% and 42.5% respectively.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

About 42.8% of people report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. More than half of the population identifies as Christian.

A high number of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher (23.8%), and 52.9% have completed Year 12. This higher level of qualification is consistent with the area's high incomes.

Bangalee is a wealthy area where typical household incomes are a little above the national figure. About 31.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.3% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.5%.

Community service is high, with 17.4% of people volunteering and 14.4% providing unpaid care. Notably, 8.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, among the highest proportions for its level.

There are 26 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Household incomes for this group are far above the national and state averages.

Families are the norm here, with 60.2% of households being couples with children. People living alone are rare at 13.0%, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Large homes are the standard, as 94.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 7.0%, while 45.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 63.8% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport for their commute. Nearly 80% of homes have two or more vehicles.

About 35.5% of the population moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

Full-time employment is higher than average at 60.5%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents cannot reach groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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