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Bunyip North
17 km²
A stark contrast to the state average, Bunyip North is a small, older community where nearly 70% of homes are owned outright. The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure. It is a place of large, detached houses and high family incomes, though it remains very sparsely populated with fewer than 100 people. The community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, reflecting a traditional rural character within the Cardinia region.
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The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 47 and very few children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion born overseas is far below the national figure. Common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state averages for linguistic diversity.
People with no religion make up 48.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average, and far fewer residents have completed Year 12 compared to the state.
Household incomes are high, with 37.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average.
Mental health conditions are much lower than in most areas, while the rate of long-term health conditions is about the same as the national figure.
Unpaid care for children and housework is around the national average, though volunteering is lower than in most similar areas.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, and one-parent families are well below the national average.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 69% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments for those with loans are among the highest at this level.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.
Residents are very stable, with the proportion of people moving in the last five years being far below the national average.
Full-time employment is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most people work in construction or agriculture.
The area is highly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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