Bundalaguah

Families with children are very common here, as 27.1% of the population are under 15, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical resident is a little younger than those in the rest of the state.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.5% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home by nearly 90% of residents, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 40.6% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure, while 46.7% identify as Christian.

The area has a higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas, although only 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Typical household income is $1,792 a week, about the same as the national figure, and 20.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 1.7% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average.

There is a strong culture of unpaid work here, with 22.5% of people volunteering and 30.3% caring for children unpaid, both well above the national figures.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 19, and their household income is far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and a very high proportion of couples with children at 70.1%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 93.8% of homes being detached. Renting is very uncommon at 10.9%, far below the state average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area, and the drive to the city takes over two hours.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 21.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far below the national average at 46.5%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.