Bilbul

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. About 17.9% of the population are seniors, and 17.6% are children, while 4.3% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots often cite Italian, English, or Irish ancestry. Only 9.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 80.4% of the community, though 9.4% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Italian is the most common second language at 4.6%.

Faith remains strong here, with 71.2% of people identifying as Christian. This is reflected in the fact that those with no religion make up only 18.3% of the population, far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Earnings are high in Bilbul, where the typical household income of $2,025 per week is a little above the state average. Typical personal income is also much higher than in most similar areas at $925 per week.

About 28.2% of people have a long-term health condition, with asthma and arthritis being the most common. Very few people need help with daily activities at 3.4%, which is lower than most areas.

Local support is high, with 14.6% of people providing unpaid care and 16.5% volunteering. This is well above the state average for volunteering and highlights a community that helps one another.

There are 25 First Nations people in the area, who are typically younger than others in the state. Their household income is far above the national figure, at $2,624 per week.

Families are the norm, with 61.1% of homes consisting of couples with children. Homes are larger than usual, typically holding 2.7 people, while only 17.2% of residents live alone.

Every home in Bilbul is a separate house, and 87.9% of these have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 43.4% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 100% of homes have a motor vehicle and 73.9% of workers drive to work. While there are 15 public transport stops, they are sparse, and no one uses them to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is high, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Many residents work in manufacturing (21.4%) or agriculture and forestry (17.4%).

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.8. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.