Bungarby

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a very small number of children under 15. About 41.3% of residents are seniors, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 16.3% of people were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

A surprisingly high 17.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average.

The community is overwhelmingly Christian (68.8%). At 18.8%, the proportion of people with no religion is among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure.

Bungarby is highly qualified, with 31.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for this level; the usual weekly household income is $824, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than the national average. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state figure.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Similarly, 35.6% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical person in this group is far older than the national average at 63 years old.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (81.4%). Living alone is more common here than in the rest of the state, and households are generally smaller than average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 87.2% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 56.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure, and no one is renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport available. About 30% of those who work do so from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 19.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national rates.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is far above the national figure, though only 41.1% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.