Bundook

Bundook is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 54 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up only 13.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.2%, which is far below the New South Wales figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home in this community, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the state and national figures.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 32.5% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than typical, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 21% have completed Year 12, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $900 a week. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. This is reflected in the 8.8% of residents who need help with daily activities.

A higher than usual proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 5.9%. However, volunteering is very low at 6.2%, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents in Bundook are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 40. Their typical household income is $2,624, which is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 40.9% of people living alone—far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

Every home in Bundook is a separate house, and 45.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure. While home ownership is high, 43.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state average.

Car dependence is total, as 0.0% of people use public transport and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Only 9.1% of people work from home, far below the national figure.

The community has seen some movement, with 33.9% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Working rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 40.2% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is a little above the national figure.

Bundook is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.