Cungulla

The typical resident is 58, making the area far older than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.6% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 4.9% born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with 94.5% of people using it at home. Only 1.0% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 63.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.2% of residents having completed Year 12. Just 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,147 a week. Only 5.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.1% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national average, and 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents provide a high level of unpaid care and housework, with 33.8% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. This is far above the state and national figures.

First Nations people make up 5.2% of the population. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 55, and they earn a typical personal income of $962, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are generally small, with 2.1 people per dwelling. More than half of all households are couples without children, and 27.1% of people live alone.

Every single home in Cungulla is a separate detached house. Ownership is very high, with 55.0% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. No residents use public transport to commute, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 23.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than average at 62.2%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is low at 2.4%.

Cungulla is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.