# Bullengarook

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Macedon Ranges › 3437, VIC

Area: 70 km²

Deep in the countryside of the Macedon Ranges, Bullengarook is a prosperous rural community of 714 people. This is a high-income area where most families live in large, detached homes and often have multiple children. It is a place of stability and ownship, with far fewer renters and recent arrivals than the state average. The community is marked by a strong presence of volunteers and a high number of residents who have no religious affiliation.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. However, families are common here, with children under 15 making up 20.6% of the population, a figure higher than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 714 | +18.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 44 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.4% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 17.1% | +44.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 20.6% | +1.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.8% | +29.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 31.7%, Children (0–14) 20.6%, Young adults (25–44) 17.9%, Seniors (65+) 17.1%, Youth (15–24) 11.9%

**Marital status** — Married 55.5%, Never married 30.5%, Divorced 7.5%, Widowed 2.8%, Separated 2.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 10.9% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 10.9% | -17.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 77.2%, England 3.6%, New Zealand 1.3%, Italy 1.0%, South Africa 0.7%

**Ancestry** — Australian 41.6%, English 33.1%, Irish 13.3%, Scottish 8.5%, German 6.7%, Italian 4.9%, Dutch 2.5%, Greek 1.4%, Indian 1.1%

## Language

English is the dominant language, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.5% | -15.3% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.4% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.4%, Italian 1.3%, Greek 0.6%

## Religion

Nearly half of the community (49.0%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 49.0% | +33.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 49.0%, Christianity 39.8%, Not stated 10.6%, Islam 0.7%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational attainment is higher than most similar areas, with 21.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this is still well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 52.1% | +18.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 21.2% | +2.4% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| Average school size | 399 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,139 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 52.1%, Year 11 15.1%, Year 10 15.1%, Year 9 or below 7.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 30.2%, Bachelor degree 18.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.1%, Postgraduate degree 8.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.0%, Certificate I / II 1.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 21.0%, Management & commerce 12.1%, Society & culture 8.9%, Health 8.7%, Education 8.4%, Architecture & building 7.9%, Natural & physical sciences 4.7%, Agriculture & environment 2.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 1.8%, Creative arts 1.3%, Information technology 1.0%

## Income

This is a very wealthy area where typical household incomes of $2,302 a week are well above the national figure. About 34.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $910 | +32.3% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,302 | +23.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,666 | +45.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 18.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 34.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 26.3%, $4,000 or more 21.9%, $650–$1,499 16.2%, $3,000–$3,999 12.7%, Under $650 11.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 36.1%, $650–$1,499 21.9%, $1,500–$2,999 19.4%, $3,000 or more 9.1%

## Health & Disability

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 26.5% reporting a long-term health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.6% | +363.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 9.9%, Mental health 8.3%, Other condition 6.9%, Asthma 6.7%, Diabetes 3.8%, Heart disease 3.8%, Cancer 3.5%, Lung condition 1.1%, Stroke 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 61.1%, One condition 18.6%, Two conditions 6.3%, Three or more 2.5%

## Community Participation

Community spirit is strong, with 22.2% of people volunteering, a figure well above the state average. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.6% of residents providing unpaid care.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 22.2% | -15.6% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 16.6% | +33.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 26.8% | -14.1% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 28.2% | -14.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 32 is far older than the national figure of 24.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 10 | — |
| First Nations median age | 32 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $449 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,574 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (68.6%) and very few people living alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.9 | +3.6% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 5.6% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 17.5% | +29.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 68.6%, Couples without children 26.4%, One-parent families 5.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 35.1%, 1 person 17.5%, 4 people 17.1%, 3 people 14.5%, 5 people 8.8%, 6 or more 4.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

Almost every home (99.1%) is a separate house, and 88.6% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 9.6%, while half of all homes are owned with a mortgage.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | +100.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,210 | +2.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 9.6% | +23.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 37.3% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 99.1% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 88.6% | -1.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 50.0%, Owned outright 37.3%, Rented 9.6%, Not stated 3.1%, Other tenure 2.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 99.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 39.0%, 4 bedrooms 32.5%, 5 or more 17.1%, 2 bedrooms 6.1%, 1 bedroom 2.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 36.4%, $200–$349 31.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 30.7%, $1,800–$2,999 28.1%, $1,000–$1,799 21.1%, Under $1,000 13.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and no homes without a motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 25.7% | +416.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 1.40 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 70.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 31 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 46 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 54.6%, Worked at home 25.7%, Walked 2.7%, Car (passenger) 2.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.7%, 3 vehicles 24.7%, 4 or more 19.7%, 1 vehicle 13.0%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable; only 25.0% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 25.0% | +2.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

About 61.8% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in construction, public administration, and healthcare.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | +65.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.8% | -9.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.8% | -2.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 13.9%, Public administration & safety 9.4%, Health care & social assistance 9.4%, Manufacturing 8.0%, Education & training 8.0%, Professional & technical 6.8%, Retail trade 6.5%, Transport & warehousing 6.2%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.5%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Finance & insurance 3.5%, Other services 3.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Administrative & support 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Rental & real estate 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 21.5%, Professionals 20.1%, Managers 17.1%, Clerical & administrative 12.7%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Labourers 7.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.5%, Sales workers 5.6%

## Walkability

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 3.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 11.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 5.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 6 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.6% | — |

## Schools serving Bullengarook

1 school, 399 students, average ICSEA 1,139.

By sector: Independent 1

By type: Combined 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alice Miller School | Independent | Combined | 4.5 km | 399 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20387/bullengarook