Lake Bunga

The population is far older than the national figure, with 35.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.7%, which is well below the state and national averages.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 46.1% and 40.0% respectively. While 14.7% of people were born overseas, this is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of the community. Only 4.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.2% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than the national figure, with 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 44.8% having completed Year 12.

The community earns significantly less than the rest of the state, with a typical household income of $1,101 per week, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 33.6% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.1% requiring help with daily activities.

Local residents are highly active in their community, with 22.3% volunteering and 5.8% having served in the Defence Force, both of which are well above national levels.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations population here is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 42.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per household. About 26.8% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most dwellings are separate houses, and 86.6% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport and there are no public transport stops available.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 46.5%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.