Bullio

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 49. Children under 15 make up only 11.4% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales and national averages. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the main language here, though 7.6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas. However, this is still far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the population (48.1%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the state average and well above the national figure.

The community has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas, though it is well below the state and national averages. Qualifications are often in creative arts and engineering.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with no households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $638, which is lower than most areas.

The area has a much higher proportion of people needing help with daily activities than most areas. Interestingly, the share of people with a long-term health condition is well below the state and national figures.

Local residents are very active in their community, with a high rate of volunteering (22.4%) and unpaid care. A notable 10.6% of people have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

A large number of people live alone (37.5%), which is far above the state and national figures. However, couples with children still make up the majority of families at 55.8%.

Every home in Bullio is a separate house. While 37.5% are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the state and national figures at just $185.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is very long at 154 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as the 26% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national averages.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though only 53.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas. Common industries include retail and agriculture.

Bullio is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0 and no amenities like shops or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also quite steep, with a mean slope of 19%.