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Bungarribee
2 km²
Far more families with children live in Bungarribee than in other similar areas, with nearly 30% of the population aged under 15. This is a young, high-earning community where the typical resident is just 33, making it noticeably younger than the national figure. Many residents were born overseas, which helps explain why language and cultural diversity are so high here. It is a professional, well-qualified suburb with large households and a strong presence of families.
27 schools within reach make Bungarribee convenient for families.
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Bungarribee is very young, with a typical age of 33 and a huge proportion of children, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are very rare here, making up only 4.3% of the population.
More than half the population (55.8%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Filipino ancestries are the most common, reflecting the area's strong international roots.
Language diversity is very high, with 68% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the New South Wales average, and about 5.2% of residents speak little or no English.
The community is strongly religious, and the percentage of people with no religion (7.5%) is far below the national figure. Hinduism and Christianity are the most common faiths.
Residents are highly qualified, with 45.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 83% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above state and national figures.
Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical household earning $2,928 a week. About 45.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.
The community is generally healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (14.9%) or mental health conditions (2.6%) compared to the rest of the country.
A high number of people provide unpaid childcare (40.2%), which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population. Those who identify as First Nations are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 14.
Homes here are large, with a typical of 3.9 people per household. This is well above the national average, and 84.5% of families are couples with children.
Almost all homes are separate houses, and 97.9% have three or more bedrooms. While very few homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at this level.
Many people work from home (37.2%), which is far above the national figure. Most households own multiple cars, with 56.6% having two vehicles.
The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state or national averages.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas. Employment is high, and many residents work as professionals in health, retail, or finance.
Bungarribee is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Access to groceries is also far above the state average.
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