Budgee Budgee

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 50. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 64.7% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 28.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

The area is quite wealthy, with 30.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly family incomes are about the same as the national average at $2,042.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 22.8% reporting a long-term health condition. Very few people, just 1.2%, need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also more frequent, as 29.6% of people do 15 or more hours a week.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the national average with a typical age of 47. Household incomes for First Nations people are far above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 55.8% having children. One-parent families are much less common here than in other similar areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 51.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Large homes are the norm, as 83.5% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Only 12.3% of people work from home, which is far below the state average.

The community is relatively stable, though 35.2% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a strong workforce with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many residents work in mining, health care, or professional and technical roles.

Budgee Budgee is almost completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.