Bournda

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. It has a very small number of children and seniors compared to most areas, and there is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population.

About 15% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but still far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries here.

English is the main language for 80.3% of the community. While 7.9% of people use another language at home—a higher rate than in similar areas—there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large number of residents have no religion, at 47.2%, which is far above the state figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.5%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 38.9% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly personal income is $660, which is a little below the national figure of $805. Only 2.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a much lower rate than in most other areas.

Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, and no one needs help with daily activities. However, 10.2% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

This is a highly active community, with 30.1% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Over 63% of households consist of couples with children.

Every single home in Bournda is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Outright ownership is common at 40.5%, well above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home owns at least one vehicle. Only 6.6% of people work from home, far below the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 17.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 62.1% of adults are working or looking for work. Many of the local jobs are in retail trade, accommodation, and food services.

Bournda is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.