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Bundewallah
6 km²
A typical resident of Bundewallah is 68 years old, making this community far older than most across Australia. With over half the population aged 65 and over, there are no children under 15 living here. It is a small, affluent area where many residents are born overseas and hold high-level qualifications. The community is largely retired, with very high typical incomes and a strong tendency toward volunteering.
Bundewallah's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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Seniors make up 52.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. There are no children under 15 or young adults in the area, and 91.2% of residents are married.
People born overseas make up 38.2% of the community, which is far above the Australian average of 27.7%. Those with Scottish ancestry are the most common group at 58.8%.
English is the only language spoken at home here, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large majority of residents report having no religion at 67.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 35.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Most of these degrees are in health, society and culture, or management.
Weekly incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical household earning $3,083, which is far above the national figure of $1,746. About 41.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Half of the population lives with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Despite this, no one reported needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here at 29.4%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework, though very few care for children.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.0 people per home. Most households consist of couples without children.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $5,000, which is far above the national figure of $1,863.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no public transport stops and a 103-minute drive to the city.
About 38.2% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Only 23.5% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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