Bungonia

The community is notably older than most, with 20.7% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 14.1% of the population, a figure well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 84.9% of the community. While 7.2% of people use another language at home, this is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religion at 58.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.4% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are generally lower than the national average, with the typical personal weekly income at $554. The typical household earns $1,264 a week, which is well below the figure for New South Wales.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than in the state, affecting 30.5% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in most similar areas, reported by 9.2% of residents.

Unpaid work is common here, with 30.1% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, which is well above the national average. Volunteers also make up 17.6% of the community, higher than the state figure.

First Nations people make up 5.3% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This group is noticeably younger than others, with a typical age of 17.

Many residents live in couples with children (50.5%) or as couples without children (41.6%). About 28.5% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Every single home in Bungonia is a separate detached house, and 50.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 82.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. The typical drive time to the city is 119 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

About 53.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national figure. Local industries are led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, followed by construction.

Bungonia is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.