Bunkers Hill

Bunkers Hill is far older than the rest of the country, with a typical age of 46. Around 18.9% of the population are seniors, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, which sits at 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 94.8% of residents. Only 1.1% use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A majority of the community has no religion, at 53.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower proportion of residents with a bachelor degree or higher (14.8%) compared to the national figure of 26.3%. Many adults have completed a Certificate III or IV, representing 47.1% of qualifications.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,058 a week. However, the typical personal income of $655 is a little below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national figure, affecting 35.2% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteer rates are a little below the national figure at 12.6%. Providing unpaid care is also much lower than most similar areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household income is well below the national figure, at $1,062.

Homes here are larger than most, with 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the national figure and consistent with the 58.4% of households being couples with children.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 98.9% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 42.4%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting via transit. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 16.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work (63.7%) than in the typical area. However, full-time employment is far below the national figure at 48.2%.

Bunkers Hill is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.