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Burrungubugge

430 km²

Typical family incomes in Burrungubugge are far below the national figure, yet the community is strikingly young and well-educated. With a typical resident aged just 34, the area is noticeably younger than the state and national average. It is a sparsely populated place of only 43 people, characterized by a high proportion of university degrees and a strong overseas-born presence. This combination of low household incomes and high qualifications suggests a unique professional or transient population within the Snowy Monaro region.

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The area is remarkably young, with a typical resident aged 34 and no residents aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Overseas birth is common here, with 32.6% of people born outside Australia, a rate well above the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish, followed by Italian and Chinese.

About 23.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national figure. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A majority of the community reports no religion at 55.8%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 40.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Many of these qualifications are in health and the creative arts.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $900, far below the national figure of $1,746. However, typical personal weekly income is a little above the national figure at $883.

The community is in very good health, with long-term health conditions reported at only 9.3%, far below the national average of 27.7%. No residents require help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and housework are far less common here than in other areas, with 0.0% of people providing unpaid care. Volunteer rates are about the same as the national figure at 13.3%.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 22, which is a little younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

While homes are small, they are more crowded, with 1.2 people per bedroom, well above the national average. The typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 14.3% of workers work from home, while 21.4% walk to their jobs.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.9% of people having moved in the last five years, a little above the national average.

A very high 93.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in accommodation and food services, with 0.0% unemployment.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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