Bungaban

The area is much younger than the state average, with very few seniors and a high proportion of children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with known ancestry are mostly English (48.3%) or Australian (40.0%).

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English. This is far below the national and state figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 51.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 28.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Qualification levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 47.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state average.

Typical personal incomes are well above the national figure at $1,041 per week. Weekly household income is also a little above the state average at $1,875.

While people with long-term health conditions are far fewer than in the state average, 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.6% of people helping out—far above the national figure. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare, which is well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Most families consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the community.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,000, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. However, 43.8% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 5.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the state and national figures.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Employment is very strong, with 76.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Bungaban is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.