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Bruinbun

155 km²

Deep in the Bathurst Regional area, Bruinbun is a very small, rural settlement with a population of just 34 people. The community is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47 and no children under 15 living here. It is a largely homogenous area where most residents were born in Australia and speak only English. The landscape is steep and car-dependent, creating a secluded environment for its few residents.

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The area is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 47. There are no children or seniors living here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national average.

Everyone in this community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Those with listed ancestry most commonly identify as Scottish, Australian, English, or Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home, a figure far below the state and national proportions of people using other languages.

Most residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 11.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 30.4% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly family income is $2,250, which is about the same as the national figure, though typical household income is well below the state and national averages at $1,374.

Mental health conditions are far above the national average at 26.5%. Additionally, 8.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the state figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 40.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also much higher than most areas at 31.3%.

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

Families are a bit smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 40.0%.

Homes are less crowded than in most areas, with only 0.7 people per bedroom. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the national figure at $2,167.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 36.4% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure.

Only 46.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk and the terrain is quite steep.

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