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Bunya
15 km²
Daily life in Bunya centres on large family homes and a high-earning professional community. This is a wealthy area where the typical household earns $3,402 a week, far above the national figure. Most residents live in spacious detached houses and work in professional or managerial roles. The community is noticeably older than the state average, yet it remains focused on families with children.
Bunya's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 18 schools serve Bunya.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages. Children under 15 make up 19% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 15% were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average.
English is the primary language for 93.8% of the community. Only 4.7% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Christianity is the most common faith at 57.5%, while 38.3% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
Bunya is highly qualified, with 35% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. A huge 77.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is among the highest for its level.
Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $3,409 a week, far above the national figure. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.2% needing help with daily activities, which is lower than most similar areas.
This is a civic-minded community where 23% of people volunteer, well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 32.6% of people caring for children.
There are 21 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $824, which is well above the national figure.
Homes are large, with 3.3 people per household, which is among the highest for its level. The vast majority are couples with children, and very few people live alone.
Almost every home is a separate house, and 98% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 3.2%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,500, well above the national average.
Most people rely on cars, though 24.9% work from home, which is far above the state figure. The area has very few public transport options, and some residents face a 33-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The community is very stable, as only 26.1% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work, far above the state average. Many residents are professionals or managers, with health and education as the top industries.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average. While many are near a park, almost no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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