Bingie

Bingie is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 61 and 37.1% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 6.3% of the population, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

English ancestry is the most common at 44.9%, followed by Australian at 31.7%. While 16.6% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 1.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

The community is notably secular, with 53.7% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 33.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the national average.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,125 compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.7% of residents. Despite this, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is well below the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.7% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. A high 41.6% of residents also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.4% of the population. First Nations households earn $2,125 weekly, which is well above the national figure of $1,507.

Homes are generally small, with a typical 2.1 people per household. Couples without children are the most common family type, making up 58.1% of the community.

Home ownership is very high, with 64.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. The vast majority of residents live in separate houses, and renting is very rare at 3.4%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of residents using public transport to commute. Every home in the community owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 21.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 41.6% of adults in the workforce. Common industries include education, professional services, and construction.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.