South Bunbury

The area has a larger population of seniors than most similar places, with 23.6% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up 16.9% of the community, slightly lower than the state average.

Born overseas, 19.5% of residents hail from other countries, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%, with English and Australian ancestries remaining the most common.

English is the primary language for 87.2% of the population. While 7.8% of residents use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 44.8% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 45.6% of the community.

A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher (19.4%) than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. About 47.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,438, which is well below the state figure of $1,815. Despite this, 13.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a proportion much higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 31.7% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 6% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is quite common, with 18.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 28.3% of residents provide unpaid childcare, a rate higher than most similar areas.

There are 182 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $749, which is well above the state figure of $481, though the unemployment rate of 14.3% is a little above the national average.

Many residents live alone (34.9%) or in one-parent families (15.6%), both of which are much higher than in most similar areas. Consequently, homes are smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 30.6%. Outright home ownership is also high at 35.1%, well above the state average of 29.2%.

The area is well-served by public transport, with 82 stops and a typical walk of just one minute to the nearest one. However, only 1.2% of people use it to commute, and working from home is far less common than across Australia.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.5% of people moving house in the last five years. This is about the same as the state average, while 8.1% are recent arrivals from overseas.

About 59.3% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by construction and education.

South Bunbury is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This accessibility extends to groceries and health services, which are far more reachable by foot than in most of Western Australia.