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Bunnan
204 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines Bunnan, where residents rely on vehicles for almost every need in this sparsely populated area. The community is notably older than the national average, with a typical age of 53 and a high proportion of residents living in detached houses. It is a place with a strong First Nations presence and a high rate of home ownership, though it faces challenges with low typical incomes and limited access to nearby services.
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The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the national figure of 38. First Nations people make up 16% of the population, a figure far above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.
Most residents were born in Australia (90.4%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average.
English is the only language used at home by 96.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.
Christianity is the most common faith at 71.3%, while those with no religion make up 20.2%, a figure far below the national average.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 3.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level; a typical household earns $784 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, with 40.4% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%.
More people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework than in most other areas, though the rate of volunteering is much lower than typical.
There are 15 First Nations people in Bunnan, whose typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure of $540.
Half of all homes are occupied by couples without children, and the average household size of 2.2 people is a little below the national average.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 42.9% own their home outright, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 31.5%.
Car use is essential, as 67.6% of workers drive to work and there are no public transport stops in the area.
Around 36.8% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is slightly below the national average.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 67.6%, though the unemployment rate of 8.1% is also well above the national average.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.
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