Bunyip

The area is notably young, with children making up a much higher share of the population than in most similar areas. While the typical resident is 38, consistent with the state and national figures, there are more people in de facto relationships here than is typical across Australia.

Bunyip is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.5% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, with Irish and Scottish heritage also common.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, as only 2% of people use another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

Nearly half of the population (47.2%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains common, accounting for 44.6% of residents.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 42.7% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, with the typical family earning $2,216 a week. About 23.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.2% of residents. Overall, 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national average.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 31.9% of people providing this support. This is consistent with the high proportion of children in the community.

First Nations people make up 1% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19, though their personal income is well below the Victoria figure.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per household. The community is dominated by couples with children (65.6%), while people living alone are far less common than across the state.

The landscape is almost entirely separate houses (97.5%), with a very high proportion of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 11.5% of households renting.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and only 0.9% use public transport. While there are a fair number of transit stops, very few people can reach others by transit within 45 minutes.

The area has seen significant churn, with 39.4% of residents moving in the last five years. In contrast, recent arrivals from overseas are far less common than in the wider state.

The local workforce is primarily engaged in construction, health care, and retail. Unemployment is lower than the national average at 2.7%, and 17.1% of workers operate from home.

Bunyip is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes lack easy access to parks, groceries, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.