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Bundalong
67 km²
Far older than the national average, Bundalong is a mature community where the typical resident is 51. It is a sparsely populated rural area with just 512 people, marked by a high proportion of seniors and a strong preference for detached housing. Most residents are born in Australia and speak English, creating a community that is much less diverse than the state average. The area feels stable and established, with many people owning their homes outright.
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Seniors make up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a typical age of 51, making the area far older than both Victoria and Australia.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.4% born here. Only 7.8% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for 93.2% of residents. Only 1.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 40.8% report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 10.9%, which is far below the state and national averages. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.
Typical household income is $1,527 a week, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. This is consistent with the local education levels and employment mix.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of people. This is well above the state and national figures, with arthritis being the most reported condition.
Volunteering is common, with 18.0% of people helping out, well above the national rate. There is also a high number of former Defence Force members, at 5.3%.
There are 6 First Nations people in the area. Those who identify as First Nations are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 49.
Most homes are occupied by couples, and 53.9% have children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.9% of all dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 45.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport is very limited, with a 71-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The community has seen significant movement, with 42.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.5% of the population.
Unemployment is low at 2.3%, which is lower than most areas. Many residents work in construction, health care, or manufacturing.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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