Bunbury

Bunbury is far older than most areas, with the typical resident being 49 and seniors making up 26.9% of the population. Conversely, children under 15 are well below the national figure at only 10.8%.

Born overseas, 25.5% of residents come from other countries, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.6%, followed by Australian at 29.8%.

While 10.0% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Most residents speak only English, and only 0.8% speak little or no English.

Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the state, with 43.2% identifying as Christian and 43.1% reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure.

The area is well qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher for 26.2% of adults. This is a little above the state average, and the local area has a high density of schools.

Personal incomes are much higher than most areas, with 17.4% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income is $923, which is a little above both the state and national figures.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes 11.3% with a mental health condition, which is well above the state average.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.6% of people helping out, a figure well above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

First Nations residents make up a small part of the population, but they face a much higher unemployment rate of 18.5% compared to the national figure.

Small households are the norm, with people living alone in 39.1% of homes. This is far above the state average, and the typical home holds only 2.0 people.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 36.0%. This is reflected in the housing stock, where detached houses are far less common than across the rest of the state.

Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, supported by a high number of stops and routes. Only 6.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is very mobile, as 46.3% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 12.4% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 63.0%, with many people working as professionals. However, the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is well below the state average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and the vast majority are close to groceries and health services.