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Bullfinch
1,191 km²
A very small population of just 29 people makes Bullfinch one of the least populated areas in its region. This is a predominantly older community, where the typical resident is 52 and more than a third of the population are seniors. Because there are so few children and young adults, the area has a quiet, residential character. It is a place where many residents are in de facto relationships and a high proportion are active volunteers.
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The community is far older than the state or national average, with 37.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
While most residents were born in Australia, 13.8% were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
Everyone in the community speaks English at home, which is far below the state and national figures for people using another language.
Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 79.3% of people identifying as such. Only 17.2% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 33.3% having completed Year 12.
Weekly family incomes are a little above the state average at $2,749, yet typical personal incomes are well below the national figure at $599. Household incomes are also far below the state average.
A high proportion of residents live with long-term health conditions, at 48.3%, which is far above the national figure. Diabetes and lung conditions are the most common issues reported.
Volunteering is very common here, with 25% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Additionally, 33.3% of people do a significant amount of unpaid housework, which is far above the state average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes in Bullfinch are small, with a typical 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.
Living spaces are not crowded, as there are only 0.70 people per bedroom, a little below the national figure.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no routes or stops available for residents.
About 32.1% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
About 62.5% of adults are either working or looking for work, a figure that sits around the middle for similar areas.
The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score, as there are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.
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