Bungaree

The community is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident being 46. While children under 15 make up about 17.2% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most similar areas.

Bungaree is very traditional in its roots, with 83.8% of people born in Australia. Only 4.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 90.1% of people using it only. Only 1.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the Victoria and Australia figures.

The area is more religious than most similar places, with 60.3% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 40% of residents completing Year 12 and 13.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has a much higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. People earning $2,000 or more a week make up 8.4% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Residents here are healthier than in most similar areas. Much fewer people report a long-term health condition (21.5%) or a mental health condition (5.0%) compared to the national figures.

Bungaree has a high rate of community spirit, with 21.7% of people volunteering—well above the national average of 14.1%. More people also provide unpaid care and do housework than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. Those who identify as First Nations are far younger than the national typical age, with a median age of 15, and their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Most households are couples with children (64.5%), and fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (97.2%), with 84.9% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 40.6% owning their home outright, and rent is well below the national figure.

The community is almost entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, 13% of the workforce works from home.

Bungaree is a very settled place, with only 18.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very strong job market with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (20.1%) or construction (15.6%).

Bungaree is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, parks, or groceries.