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Bundamba
150 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Bundamba are lower than most areas, reflecting a community where pay has generally fallen since 2011. It is a very young place, with a typical resident aged just 30 and a high proportion of children. This growth is evident in the population, which jumped 50% over the last decade. Many families here live in large, rented homes, contributing to a character of rapid growth and young households.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
23 schools within reach make Bundamba convenient for families.
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The area is far younger than the national figure, with 26.1% of people under 15—a figure that rose 7.5 points since 2011. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 5.9%, which is a little above the Queensland average and has grown significantly since 2011.
People born overseas make up 28.1% of the population, which is well above the state average and has risen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace at 8.0%.
Language diversity has increased, with 20.3% of people using a language other than English at home—a rise of 9.9 points since 2011. This is well above the Queensland figure, though still a little below the national average.
About 40.9% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average. This figure has risen by 17 points since 2011, while 44.1% of the population identifies as Christian.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.2% of the community, which is far below the national figure and has fallen by 19 points since 2011. Year 12 completion is also well below the national average at 53.9%.
Typical weekly family income is $1,716, which is a little below the national figure and has fallen by $551 since 2011. Only 4.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, one of the lowest rates for its level.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.1% of residents. Additionally, 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen since 2011.
A high proportion of people provide unpaid care for children (31.4%), which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas and has fallen 11 points since 2011.
Household sizes are among the highest at this level, averaging 2.9 people. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that one-parent families make up 23.1% of households.
Renting is very common here, with 47.8% of households renting—far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and 87.0% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Most people drive to work (65.7%), and 39.5% of homes have two vehicles. While public transport routes are more numerous than in about 74% of similar areas, only 2.5% of people use it for their commute.
The community is very mobile, with 50.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.7% of the population.
The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, followed by manufacturing.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park (96.9%) or school (81.2%), both far above the state average. However, access to health services is far below the state figure, with only 32.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk.