Bugaldie

Bugaldie is far older than the state or national average, with a typical age of 47 and 25.9% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of children under 15 (19.8%) and a First Nations population of 6.2%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, meaning 0.0% of residents use another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 14.2% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 40.0% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often linked to the local environment, with agriculture and health being the most common fields of study.

Incomes in Bugaldie are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,281 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 20.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 24.4% of people volunteering—far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a notable history of service, as 5.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face hardship; typical personal income for this group is $317, far below the national figure of $540.

Families are common here, with 45.9% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone (17.5%) or in one-parent families (3.1%) compared to other areas.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 95.0% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 52.5% of residents own their homes outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. However, 34.0% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national average.

Bugaldie is a very stable place to live, with only 17.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 32.1% of workers. While full-time employment is higher than the national average at 64.2%, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.