Bulwer

The community is far older than most areas, with 32.2% of residents aged 65 and over and no children under 15. About 5.1% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in similar areas, with 20.3% of people born outside Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Dutch.

English is the primary language, though 8.5% of residents use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. Despite this, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 32.2% of people identifying as Christian. Only 28.8% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The area has a higher proportion of people with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar places, but far fewer people completed Year 12 compared to the state and national figures.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $604. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report much better health than most areas, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. Only 18.6% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the state figure.

Unpaid care is much more common here than in most areas, with 18.5% of people providing this support. However, very few people care for children or do significant unpaid housework.

There are three First Nations people in the community, whose typical age is 42, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes are small, with only 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national figure. While many live as couples without children, one-parent families are far more common here than in most other areas.

Renting is far cheaper than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $225. There is a slightly higher number of people per bedroom than the state or national average.

The area is entirely lacking in public transport, with no stops or routes available. This is reflected in how people get to work, with 40% walking and others using cars or working from home.

The community is somewhat mobile, with 36.1% of residents moving in the last five years, although this is well below the state and national figures.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than in most areas, with only 35.2% of adults doing so. Those employed are often in accommodation and food services or real estate.

Bulwer is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.