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Bulyee

414 km²

Far from the city and tucked into the countryside, Bulyee is a tiny, high-earning rural community of just 48 people. It is a place of stark contrasts, where a significant number of children live alongside a typical resident age of 48. This small population is exceptionally well-off and works primarily in agriculture and management. The area feels like a quiet family enclave, with most residents living in large households and very few people born overseas.

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The community is far older than the national figure, yet it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas. Interestingly, there are no residents aged 65 or over, and a high number of people live in de facto relationships.

Everyone in Bulyee was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with listed ancestry are overwhelmingly Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home, with no one speaking another language or reporting little to no English, placing the area far below the national average for linguistic diversity.

About 58% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.7% have no religion, which is around the middle for similar areas.

A high number of residents completed Year 12 compared to most areas, and nearly 19% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average.

Bulyee is exceptionally wealthy, with typical weekly family and household incomes of $3,624, which is far above the state and national figures. About 27% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, with 41.7% of residents affected.

Community participation is very high, with far more people volunteering, providing unpaid care, or doing housework than in most areas. There is also a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar places.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Nearly 90% of families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are remarkably low, with a typical weekly rent of just $50 and monthly home-loan payments of $542, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a 135-minute drive to the city and no public transport. However, 25% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

About 29.3% of the population moved in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national and state averages.

The workforce is very active, with 82.1% employed full-time and no unemployment. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, often in managerial roles.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance, and the walkability score is zero, meaning residents rely completely on cars.

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