Bungal

The community is notably older, with 28.1% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Only 9.4% of the population are children under 15, a figure well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

English is the most common ancestry at 50%, and 15.6% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for all residents, meaning the 9.4% who use another language do so in a way that does not limit their English skills, as no one speaks little or no English.

Christianity is common here at 65.6%, while the 25% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with 43.3% having completed Year 12 and 13.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly family income is $2,583, which is a little above the national figure of $2,120, and 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 40.6% of people, although no one requires help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with 26.7% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%—and 33.3% doing significant unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per home, and a high 35% of residents live alone.

Every home in Bungal is a separate house, and 40% are owned outright, though typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,011 are a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 11.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and 73.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.