Buln Buln

The community is slightly older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 40. Children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 18.2%.

This is an area with very little overseas influence; only 3.6% of people were born abroad, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

A high number of residents identify as having no religion, at 49.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, though the 51.5% who completed Year 12 is well below the national average of 58.8%. Many adults hold certificates or degrees in engineering, health, and building.

Typical weekly household income is $1,916, which is a little above the state figure. About 23.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most areas.

Residents generally report good health, with only 2.4% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Community spirit is very high here, with 26.0% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many people also provide unpaid care for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Family life is central to the area, with 69.3% of homes consisting of couples with children. Consequently, the 2.9 people per home is much higher than the national average of 2.5.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 91.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 5.6%, while 40.1% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. Most households own two or more cars.

The population is very stable, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 74.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is low at 2.5%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.