Bunjurgen

The community is far older than the national figure, with 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.1% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average of 18.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.2% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and German.

English is the primary language here, with 95.3% of people using it at home. Only 4.7% use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religion remains common here, with 74.8% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion, at 25.2%, is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a relatively well-qualified workforce, with 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,468, which is a little below the national figure. Higher earners are rare, with only 7.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.5% of people. Arthritis and diabetes are the most reported conditions, though no one currently requires help with daily activities.

Bunjurgen has a very high rate of volunteerism at 27.8%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. It also has a high proportion of former Defence Force members, well above the state average.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who identify as such are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 55.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 22.3% of households.

Home ownership is very strong, with 48.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most people live in separate houses, and renting is far less common than elsewhere in the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 21.4% of people work from home and others rely on driving.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national average. Many of the local workforce are managers or professionals, with a significant number employed in agriculture and manufacturing.

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