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Bunguluke
110 km²
Bunguluke is a sparsely populated rural area in Victoria with only 18 residents. It is a community of retirees, where the typical person is 62, making it far older than the national figure. This small settlement is largely car-dependent and lacks basic services, with typical incomes falling far below the state and national averages. The area is defined by its isolation and a population that is significantly older than the rest of the country.
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The typical resident is 62, which is far older than the Victoria and Australia average of 38. About 30% of the small population have never married, while 25% are married.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 50%, ahead of New Zealand (17%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 89%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 61%, ahead of No religion (39%).
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country. The typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
Childcare is a key activity here, with 35% of people caring for children unpaid, well above the national figure. However, there are no volunteers in the area, which is far below the state average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.
While typical weekly rent is $375, which is about the same as the national figure, typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average at $8,333.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, leaving it far below the state average for transport access.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 70.0%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.
Bunguluke is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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