Bundalong

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.