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Bungowannah
117 km²
A high proportion of residents work or look for work in Bungowannah, creating a productive local atmosphere. This rural community is defined by large, detached family homes and a population that is noticeably older than the national figure. With a strong emphasis on home ownership and a high rate of volunteering, it is a stable place where many people have deep roots. The area is characterized by its agricultural ties and a remarkably low unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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The community is older than average, with the typical resident aged 44 and 22.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. This is balanced by a a little higher proportion of children under 15 compared to most areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average.
Christianity is the dominant faith, with 76.6% of residents identifying as such. This results in a proportion of people with no religion that is far below the national figure.
The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Incomes are generally strong, as the typical household earns $1,906 a week, which is a little above the national figure.
Residents enjoy good health, with a long-term health condition rate that is well below the national figure and very few people needing help with daily activities.
Civic engagement is very high, with 29.7% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care than in most areas.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with 0 residents identifying as such.
Homes tend to be large, with 3.1 people per household, which is among the highest at this level. Most families consist of couples with children.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 45.6% are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Most houses are large, with 87.7% having three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, the typical walk to the nearest stop takes 75 minutes.
The population is very stable, with only 22.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 33.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.5%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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