Bungendore

Bungendore is a young community where children under 15 make up 23% of the population, well above the national figure. It is much younger than most similar areas, with the typical resident aged 38 and only 12.2% of people aged 65 and over.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.5% born here. This is far below the state and national averages for overseas birth, and English is the dominant ancestry at 43.6%.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of residents. Very few people use another language at home (3.3%), which is far below the New South Wales and Australian figures.

About 45.1% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.7%.

The community is well-qualified, with 67% of adults completing Year 12 and 29.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures sitting above national levels.

Bungendore is an affluent area where typical family weekly incomes reach $3,127, well above the New South Wales figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week.

The population is relatively healthy, with fewer people needing help with daily activities than most areas. However, 9.5% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 20.5% of people volunteering and a very high proportion of former Defence Force members (9.8%). Many residents also provide unpaid childcare, well above the national average.

The First Nations community here is smaller than in many similar areas, but they achieve much higher outcomes, with a Year 12 completion rate of 48.5% and personal incomes far above the national figure.

Families are larger here than usual, with 2.9 people per home and 66.4% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, very few people live alone.

Most residents live in large detached houses, with 90.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is common, though the typical monthly mortgage payment is well above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 66.5% of people drive to work and only 1% of homes have no vehicle. While there are many public transport stops, the typical walk to one takes nearly an hour.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national trend.

Jobs are plentiful and steady, with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%. The workforce is highly active, with 75.4% of adults working or looking for work, largely in public administration and construction.

Despite having some amenities nearby, the area is less walkable than most of the state. Many homes are far from groceries and health services, with a walkability score well below the New South Wales average.