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Bunjil
1,928 km²
Bunjil has remained a very small, stable settlement of just 61 people since 2011. It is a prosperous rural community where a high number of residents are well-educated and earn well above the national average. The area is distinct for its large family households and a high proportion of seniors. Most people here work in agriculture and the local economy is strong, with no one currently unemployed.
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Seniors make up 31.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. The typical resident is 39, and while there are few children, 16.7% of people are in de facto relationships, a rate well above the state average.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 93.4% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the only language used at home by 88.5% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home or speaks little or no English, which is far below the national and state averages.
A large majority of residents—59.0%—report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages. The remainder of the community is mostly Christian.
The area is highly qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. Common qualifications are in engineering and education.
Earnings are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,312, far above the national figure of $805. Additionally, 35% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 23.0% of residents. The most reported conditions are asthma and arthritis.
Community spirit is high, with 44.4% of people volunteering—far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 22.2% of people providing such support.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Most families are couples with children (90.5%), and there are no one-parent families in the area.
Home ownership is very high, with 50% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. While 80% of homes are separate houses, no one in the community rents.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport. About 32.4% of workers walk to their jobs, and 11.8% work from home.
The population is very settled, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.
The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employs 73.5% of residents. Employment is very strong, with 75.6% of adults working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate.
The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, although some parks are accessible.
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