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Bundanoon
59 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Bundanoon, where the typical resident is 59. This community is characterised by a high proportion of seniors and a well-educated workforce, with nearly 30% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have settled here for the long term, owning their homes outright in large, detached houses. It is a quiet regional pocket where a high rate of volunteering and a strong sense of home ownership set it apart from the state average.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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Bundanoon is far older than the national figure, with 40.5% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 59. This shift is reflected in the children's population, which is well below the state and national figures at 11.4%.
People born overseas make up 22.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language for 91.9% of residents. While 4.9% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.
A little more than half the population identifies as Christian, while 40.5% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure.
The community is well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher rate of 29.7%, which is well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas at 58.0%.
Typical incomes are lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,290 a week, which is well below the state and national figures. Only 15.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 39.1% of people. About 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate much higher than most similar areas.
Volunteering is very common, with 24.0% of people helping out, far above the state average. There is also a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to most similar areas.
The First Nations community is small, numbering 39 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 18 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Homes are smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling. A higher number of people live alone compared to the state, and nearly half of all households consist of couples without children.
Home ownership is very high, with 59.2% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. The area is dominated by separate houses, and 85.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Most people rely on cars, though 24.7% work from home, which is well above the national average. The area has a high number of public transport stops, but only 0.9% of people use it to commute.
The area has seen significant movement, with 39.5% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 5.9% of the population.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 47.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is lower than the national figure.
The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 4.7, though it sits well below the state average. Over 60% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, but only 45.4% are near a school.
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