Bungadoo

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 22.5% of residents aged 65 and over. About 3.5% of the community are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.0% were born overseas. English ancestry is the most common at 45.6%, followed by Australian ancestry at 36.8%.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith, held by 47.4% of people. Those with no religion make up 36.8% of the population, a figure that is a little below the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 36.0% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national averages, with the typical household earning $1,318 a week. Only 7.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here; 37.1% of people have a long-term health condition, and 9.9% need help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 21.9% of people providing unpaid care, which is far above the state average. About 26.0% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework each week.

The First Nations community is smaller than in 64% of similar areas. Among the 12 First Nations residents, the typical personal income of $824 is well above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 15.8% of households, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Every home in Bungadoo is a separate house, and 50.4% are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is very rare, accounting for only 4.3% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 50.9% owning two.

About 33.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.3% of the population.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 50.0%. Common industries for those employed include agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as health care and social assistance.

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