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Bulart
176 km²
A high proportion of children and a strong focus on family life define Bulart. This small community is far younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up nearly 32% of the population. Most residents live in large, detached houses, which reflects the area's rural character. It is a place where many people work in agriculture and a significant number of residents volunteer their time to help others.
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The community is notably young, with 31.7% of people under 15 and only 11.5% aged 65 and over, which is well below the national figure. Typical residents are 38 years old, and there are very few de facto relationships compared to most areas.
The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 93.3% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth, with the most common ancestries being Australian, English, and Scottish.
English is the only language spoken at home for 88.5% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.
About 51.9% of people identify as Christian, while 41.3% have no religion, a figure that is slightly above the state and national averages.
A high number of residents have completed Year 12, and 20% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment, which is consistent with the local industries.
Typical weekly personal incomes are well above the national figure at $1,028. While 16% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 24% having a long-term health condition and a very low rate of mental health conditions at 2.9%.
Community spirit is very high, with 40% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. A high number of people also provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than in most similar areas.
Families tend to be larger here, with 3.0 people per home. Most are couples with children (66.7%), and very few people live alone.
Every home in Bulart is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the state and national averages at $1,300.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 32.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.
The population is very stable, with only 17.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national rates.
The local workforce is very active, with 78.7% of adults working or looking for work. More than half of the employed population works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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