Bunding

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 37.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, which is much lower than most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.6%, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home by all residents. This means there are no people who speak little or no English, which is well below the national and state figures.

More than half of the population (50.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 49.2%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 40.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,166. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 41% of people, which is far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 21.2% providing unpaid care and 28.8% doing significant housework, both of which are well above state levels.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families tend to be a bit larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Half of all households are couples with children.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, and renting is far less common than in the rest of Victoria.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 100% of homes own at least one vehicle. While there are more public transport stops per person than in other areas, it takes 40 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 69.2%, and unemployment is nonexistent. Common industries include manufacturing and agriculture.

Bunding is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.