Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Bundalong South

31 km²

A typical resident in Bundalong South is 53, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. This small community of 42 people is largely made up of older adults and seniors, with 28.6% aged 65 and over. It is a place where most people live in large, detached family homes and have strong ties to their Australian, English, and Scottish heritage. The area is almost entirely car-dependent, reflecting its rural character in regional Victoria.

Open map →
📍 Bundalong South, Suburb / Locality

Explore Bundalong South by topic

The population is far older than the state and national average, and a high 18.6% of residents are in de facto relationships. While children under 15 make up 16.7% of the community, there are no residents aged between 15 and 24.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 92.9% of residents. No one in the area speaks a language other than English or reports speaking little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

A high 64.3% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Other residents mainly identify with Christianity.

About half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average. Qualifications are diverse, with many holding Certificate III or IV levels and others with degrees in health, engineering, and agriculture.

Typical weekly household income is $2,083, which is a little above the national figure. However, only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 38.1% of people. Despite this, no one in the community reports needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 37.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. Volunteers make up 18.6% of the population, which is well above the state average.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is a little below the state figure.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 54.5% having children and 43.2% without. Very few people live alone, and there are no one-parent families in the community.

Every single home is a separate house, and 83.3% have three or more bedrooms. No one is renting, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,200 is well below the national figure.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 58.6% of workers drive to work and 34.5% work from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.3% of residents moving into the community in the last five years.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is well above the national average. However, the unemployment rate is also very high at 12.9%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

Nearby areas

Compare Bundalong South with nearby areas

Related areas

Overlapping areas from other classifications.