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Bungunya

450 km²

A much younger population than the state average sets Bungunya apart, where the typical resident is just 34. This small community is characterized by a high proportion of children and a strong presence of First Nations people. With 25.8% of residents under 15, it is a place of young families and larger households. The area is primarily rural and car-dependent, with a workforce heavily focused on agriculture and professional management.

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Children under 15 make up 25.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a typical age of 34, making the area noticeably younger than both Queensland and Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.8% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the main affiliation for 56.5% of residents, while 33.9% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average, though the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $966, which is a little above the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a gap far below the national average.

The community is in good health, with only 19.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here at 30.0%, far above the state average. Similarly, 37.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is also far above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 12.9% of the population, well above the national figure. Their typical personal income is $1,125, which is far above the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. One-parent families are also very common at 24.4%, a figure far above the national average.

The typical weekly rent is just $50, which is far below the state and national figures. Homes are also more crowded, with 0.90 people per bedroom.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 18.5% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.8% moving in the last five years, a figure well below the national average.

Agriculture and forestry employ 63% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 77.8%, far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. While 64.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there is no access to schools, health services, or groceries within that distance.

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