Bambun

The community is far older than the state and national figure, with a typical age of 53. Children under 15 make up only 8.3%, which is far below the Western Australian average of 19%.

Born overseas, 40% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Dutch and Italian.

While 11.7% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state average. Most residents speak only English, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Nearly half of the community (46.7%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 45%.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, well above the national average. While bachelor degrees are far less common than in the rest of the state, many adults hold certificates in engineering or building.

Personal income is well above the national figure, with a typical weekly amount of $1,069. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

The community is healthier than most, with no one needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average of 5.8%.

A far higher proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most other areas. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than the state average.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 46, which is far older than the state average of 24.

Families with children and couples without children make up the bulk of the community. There are no one-parent families here, a figure far below the national average.

Everyone lives in a separate house, and 58.3% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, with 87.5% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one vehicle. A striking 32.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.7% of the population, a figure well above the state average of 10.6%.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the national average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

Bambun is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.