Bungawalbin

First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. While the typical age of 46 is far older than the Australian average of 38, children under 15 make up 16.7% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 13.0% of the area, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language, though 7.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas. Despite this, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.

About a third of the community reported having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 35.5%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 27.5% of residents completing Year 12 compared to the national figure of 58.8%. Only 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are far below the national figures, with the typical weekly household income at $1,050. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 21.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. However, 5.8% of people need help with daily activities, a rate about the same as the rest of the country.

Volunteer rates are well below the national figure at 10.7%. While 13.4% of people provide unpaid care, only 18.8% are caring for children, which is well below the national average of 26.3%.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than the national average with a typical age of 52. Their typical personal income of $833 is well above the national figure of $540.

Families with children are common, and the proportion of one-parent families is well above the national figure. Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 41.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Car travel is essential, as 74.4% of people drive to work and every home owns at least one vehicle. While there are a few bus routes, no one uses public transport to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 66.7%, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or in retail and health care.

Bungawalbin is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store or health service.