Bundamba

The typical resident is just 35, making the area noticeably younger than the rest of the state. About 20.3% of the population are children under 15, and First Nations people make up 7.1% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. Those born overseas make up 15.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 83.3% of the community. While 9.7% of people use another language at home, very few—only 1.4%—speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 45.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Weekly household incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical family earning $1,643. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 14.1%.

Caregiving is common, with 27.2% of people providing unpaid child care. However, the volunteer rate is 10.4%, which is much lower than the national figure.

The First Nations community is larger than in most similar areas, with an unemployment rate of 17.6%. However, Year 12 completion is 44.0%, which is well above the national average.

Single-parent families are very common at 24.0%, a figure well above the national average. People living alone also make up a higher than usual share of the population at 27.4%.

Most people live in separate houses, with 84.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very common at 41.6%, which is far above the national figure.

Public transport is widely used and accessible, with 80% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This is far above the state average, though only 8.8% of people work from home.

The community is quite mobile, as 43.0% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.8% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is higher than most areas. Many residents work as labourers, technicians, or in community and personal services.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 95.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to schools is also excellent, with 86.2% of homes located within a short walk.