Bunnaloo

The community is much older than the national figure, with 23.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite Australian, English, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of residents speaking another language. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Religious affiliation is higher than usual, with 68.2% of people identifying as Christians. This helps explain why the 17.8% who claim no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A modest 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the New South Wales average of 27.8%. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and environment, reflecting the area's primary industry.

Typical weekly personal income is $575, which is well below the national figure of $805. High-earners are rare here, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with a mental health condition rate of 3.7%, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%. About 26.2% of people live with a long-term health condition.

The community is highly active in unpaid work, with 36.4% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 42, which is far older than the New South Wales typical age of 23.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and 69.5% of households consisting of couples with children. Conversely, people living alone are much rarer than in most areas.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 51.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31%. Renting is non-existent in the community.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 45.1% of workers operate from home, a rate far above the national figure of 21%.

The population is very stable, with only 16.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 68.6% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the state average, the unemployment rate is also much higher at 8.8%.

Bunnaloo is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Most residents cannot reach groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.