Bullaburra

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the number of children is about average, there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few people here speak little or no English.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.1%.

The community is well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 29% of adults. This is higher than most areas, and 62.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Household incomes are generally higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,075. About 13.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is about the same as the national average.

A much higher proportion of residents live with long-term health conditions (34.1%) or mental health conditions (12.2%) compared to the rest of the state. However, the number of people needing help with daily activities is about the same as the national figure.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most areas. Nearly 20% of the community are volunteers.

About 2.9% of the population are First Nations people, and 21.1% of this group speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, much lower than most areas.

Families with children make up 58.5% of households. About 25.5% of people live alone, which is consistent with the national average.

The area is almost entirely separate houses (98.4%), with 80.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at just 15%.

Working from home is very common at 35.5%, far above the national figure. While public transport stops are accessible, the community remains heavily reliant on cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 31% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than in the state or nation.

The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%, though the proportion of people in full-time work is well below the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, and the terrain is notably steeper than the state average.