Bunyan

Bunyan is far older than the state and national figures, with 21.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.0%), and the community has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 50.0%.

English is used in 91.1% of homes. While 5.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A high number of residents report no religion at 44.8%, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though still a little below the national figure.

Bunyan is a wealthy area where the typical household earns $2,050 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is also much higher than most areas at $1,006.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 40.1% of people. Mental health conditions are also much higher than most areas at 13.5%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23.3% volunteering, which is far above the state average. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Bunyan, which is lower than most areas.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children (60.3%) or couples without children (34.6%).

Every single home in Bunyan is a separate house. Half are owned outright, and 90.6% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commuting by bus or train. Over half of all homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the New South Wales average.

The workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 64.4% of adults working or looking for work. Public administration and construction are the most common industries.

Bunyan is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.