Bundeena

Bundeena is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 50 and nearly a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. About 17.3% of residents are children under 15, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 22.2% of residents were born overseas. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community. Only 6.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population (49.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.7%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is consistent with a high typical school advantage score.

Household incomes are generally high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,156. About 15.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.1% of residents, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition at 11.8%.

Community spirit is evident in the high rate of volunteers (19.7%) and those providing unpaid care. Notably, 32.1% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week, which is far above the national figure.

First Nations residents in Bundeena are noticeably older and have a higher Year 12 completion rate (51.7%) than the national average. However, their typical personal income of $374 is well below the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53.1% having children and 34.1% without. About 22.4% of people live alone, which is a little below the state average.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (96.2%), and 43.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents of $554 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 are among the highest for this level.

Most residents rely on cars or work from home, as only 0.9% commute by public transport. However, the area is well-served by stops, with 16 public transport stops for the population.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up only 3.4% of the population.

Only 54.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. Many of those employed work in health care, education, or professional and technical roles.

Bundeena is very walkable, with a score of 7.0 and a high proportion of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools, and groceries. This high accessibility exists despite a terrain slope that is well above the state average.