Bungalally

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 23.7% of people aged 65 and over. It is mostly made up of married couples, with only 5.9% of residents in de facto relationships, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 91.4% born here and no one born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian (46.2%) and English (43.0%).

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking other languages or reporting little to no English, a figure far below the state and national averages.

The community is more religious than most similar areas, with 63.4% of people identifying as Christian and only 23.7% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Qualifications are often linked to agriculture and the environment, with 17.8% in these fields.

Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is about the same as the national figure. However, few people earn high wages, with only 6.4% making $2,000 or more a week.

The community reports good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and mental health conditions affecting only 5.4% of people, which is well below the state average.

Local residents are highly active, with 39.7% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. This spirit of service is also seen in the 20.5% who provide unpaid care and the 6.3% who served in the Defence Force.

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

Family life is common here, with 67.1% of households being couples with children. Very few people live alone (13.9%), which is far below the state and national figures.

Every home in Bungalally is a separate house, and 94.4% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 55.6% owning their home outright, and no one is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least two vehicles. A high number of people work from home (31.0%), far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 11.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (74.4%), and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (34.5%).

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no schools, shops, or health services within walking distance, and only 24.1% of homes are near a park.