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Bullumwaal
108 km²
A far higher proportion of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Bullumwaal than in most other areas. This small community is notably young, with children under 15 making up nearly 29% of the population. Many residents live in de facto relationships and a large number of families are headed by a single parent. This combination of a young population and family structures helps explain why homes here tend to be larger and more crowded than the state average.
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The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. Children make up 28.9% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are much fewer here than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English, Australian, and Irish ancestry are the most common.
English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.
The vast majority of people report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.
No adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, and while 51.6% have completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure.
Typical family incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the weekly total at $1,375. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, though 6.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is very common, with 36.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the national figure.
First Nations residents in this area are far younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of just 7 years. They also earn much higher incomes than the national average for First Nations people.
Single-parent families are very common at 22.9%, well above the national average. This contributes to the higher number of people living in each home compared to most areas.
Homes are more crowded here, with 1.1 people per bedroom, which is well above the state average. Typical weekly rents are $315.
The area is entirely without public transport routes or stops.
Residents are very settled, with only 14.7% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 48.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average of 62.4%.
The community is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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