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Bundella
344 km²
Fewer than 60 areas of this size have a larger population than Bundella, making it a very small and sparsely populated community. The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47 and few children. It is a quiet, rural place where nearly three-quarters of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Most residents are born in Australia and speak only English, contributing to a very traditional regional character.
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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. It is a community with few children, and a notably higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.
Almost 87% of residents were born in Australia, and the small number of overseas-born people is far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the only language used at home for nearly all residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.
About 40% of the community report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 49.1%.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 10.2% of the population, which is far below the national average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 42.2% finished Year 12.
Typical personal weekly income is $624, which is well below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a result much lower than most similar areas.
Mental health conditions are among the highest for this level at 15.1%, well above the national figure. However, the number of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 44.9% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most other areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. Among the few First Nations residents, the typical age is 65, which is far older than the state average.
Homes here are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, making up 69.2% of families.
The area has a low density of people per bedroom, at 0.70, which is well below the state average.
The community is entirely reliant on cars or walking, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 22.9% of people work from home, which is a little above the national figure.
The population is somewhat mobile, with 37.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a figure slightly below the national average.
A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 71.4%, which is far above the national average. The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 74.3% of the workforce.
Bundella is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.
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