Bungwahl

The community is far older than the national figure, with 28.5% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents (4.8%) compared to the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (75.1%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion (47.4%), which is far above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.1%.

While the area has more adults with bachelor degrees than similar areas, this is still far below the state average. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Incomes are well below the national and state figures, with the typical weekly household earning $1,199. Only 6.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

More people here live with a long-term health condition (30.9%) than in the rest of the country. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

A high proportion of residents provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of unpaid housework, far exceeding state levels. There is also a higher rate of Defence Force veterans compared to most areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average for First Nations people, with a typical age of 47.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 36.7% of people live alone, which is far above the state average.

Every home in Bungwahl is a separate house. A high 48% of these are owned outright, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. While there are more bus stops per person than in other similar areas, it takes a typical resident 60 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (46.9%) compared to the national figure. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and construction.

Bungwahl is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from parks, schools, and health services due to the steep terrain and lack of amenities.