# Bounded Locality

Section of State · Area profile

Area: 522 km²

The population of Bounded Locality has shrunk by 5.3% since 2011, reflecting a community that is becoming noticeably older. It is a predominantly Australian-born area where the typical resident is 48, ten years older than the national figure. The neighborhood is defined by a high proportion of seniors and a strong preference for detached housing. While incomes are generally lower than the national average, there is a striking trend toward secularism and high rates of home ownership.

## Demographics & Identity

Seniors make up 24.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This aging trend is clear, as the typical resident is now 48 and the number of people aged 65 and over has risen 5.4 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 94,668 | -5.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 48 yrs | +9.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.7% | +78.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 24.5% | +28.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.8% | -11.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.4% | +28.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.2%, Seniors (65+) 24.5%, Young adults (25–44) 20.5%, Children (0–14) 16.8%, Youth (15–24) 9.0%

**Marital status** — Married 47.7%, Never married 31.2%, Divorced 10.9%, Widowed 6.1%, Separated 4.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.3% born here and only 10.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 10.9% | +0.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 81.3%, England 3.5%, New Zealand 1.1%, Philippines 0.4%, India 0.3%, Italy 0.3%, South Africa 0.3%, China 0.1%, Vietnam 0.1%, Nepal 0.0%

**Ancestry** — English 42.5%, Australian 40.7%, Irish 13.0%, Scottish 12.1%, German 4.6%, Italian 3.3%, Dutch 2.4%, Chinese 0.7%, Filipino 0.6%, Greek 0.6%, Indian 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Language

English is the dominant language, with 89.3% of people using it only at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.8% | +17.3% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.4% | +16.4% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 89.3%, Italian 0.3%, Mandarin 0.2%, Greek 0.2%, Tagalog 0.1%, Vietnamese 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%, Hindi 0.1%, Arabic 0.1%, Cantonese 0.1%

## Religion

A majority of residents have no religion, accounting for 48.8% of the community. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 48.8% | +72.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 48.8%, Christianity 40.5%, Not stated 8.9%, Buddhism 0.7%, Other religions 0.4%, Islam 0.3%, Hinduism 0.2%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 16.3% since 2011, though this remains well below the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion has also risen by 9.2 percentage points over the last decade.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 43.2% | +26.9% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 16.3% | +50.0% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 43.2%, Year 10 19.1%, Year 11 15.9%, Year 9 or below 13.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 35.3%, Bachelor degree 18.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.3%, Postgraduate degree 4.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.1%, Certificate I / II 2.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 14.7%, Management & commerce 11.7%, Society & culture 11.5%, Health 10.3%, Education 10.0%, Architecture & building 7.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.4%, Agriculture & environment 4.2%, Creative arts 3.3%, Natural & physical sciences 1.9%, Information technology 1.2%

## Income

Incomes here are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,284 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 8.8 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $671 | +45.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,284 | +45.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,689 | +49.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 12.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 31.5%, $1,500–$2,999 27.1%, Under $650 21.1%, $3,000–$3,999 6.6%, $4,000 or more 5.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 44.3%, $650–$1,499 31.1%, $1,500–$2,999 13.0%, $3,000 or more 2.5%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.4% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 6.7% of people need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.7% | +13.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 12.5%, Mental health 10.7%, Asthma 9.8%, Other condition 8.5%, Diabetes 5.4%, Heart disease 5.3%, Cancer 3.7%, Lung condition 2.8%, Stroke 1.3%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.3%, One condition 22.0%, Two conditions 8.0%, Three or more 4.5%

## Community Participation

The area has a high rate of volunteers at 20.6%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 14.5% of people doing so.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.6% | -21.7% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.5% | +14.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.3% | -10.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 25.7% | -7.4% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Many residents live alone, accounting for 30.6% of households, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a smaller typical household size of 2.3 people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | -4.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.6% | -2.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 30.6% | +6.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 52.1%, Couples without children 34.5%, One-parent families 12.6%, Other families 0.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 38.0%, 1 person 30.6%, 3 people 12.3%, 4 people 11.7%, 5 people 5.3%, 6 or more 2.2%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.4% of all homes. Ownership is high, with 45.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,300 | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 14.2% | -14.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 45.0% | +5.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 95.4% | +0.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 78.6% | +1.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 45.0%, Owned with a mortgage 37.0%, Rented 14.2%, Not stated 2.1%, Other tenure 1.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 95.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 1.9%, Other dwelling 1.3%, Flat or apartment 1.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 49.9%, 4 bedrooms 24.1%, 2 bedrooms 15.8%, 5 or more 4.6%, 1 bedroom 3.3%, Studio / none 0.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 45.7%, Under $200 28.3%, $350–$549 18.0%, $550–$749 1.4%, $750 or more 1.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 37.4%, Under $1,000 31.4%, $1,800–$2,999 18.9%, $3,000 or more 6.4%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are essential here, as 61.8% of workers drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, with only 3.0% having none.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.0% | -34.4% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 14.0% | +187.0% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.4% | -61.0% since 2011 |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 61.8%, Worked at home 14.0%, Walked 4.5%, Car (passenger) 3.6%, Bicycle 0.4%, Bus 0.3%, Train 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 39.6%, 1 vehicle 32.1%, 3 vehicles 15.9%, 4 or more 9.3%, No vehicle 3.0%

## Migration & Movement

The community is relatively stable, with 34.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 7.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 34.0% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.4% | +7.5% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is well below the national figure at 53.8%, but the unemployment rate is a low 3.9%. The most common industries are health care, construction, and education.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | -26.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.3% | -1.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.8% | -7.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.0%, Construction 11.6%, Education & training 9.1%, Retail trade 8.9%, Accommodation & food 7.2%, Manufacturing 7.0%, Public administration & safety 6.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.9%, Transport & warehousing 4.7%, Professional & technical 4.4%, Other services 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.3%, Arts & recreation 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Mining 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 16.9%, Technicians & trades 16.4%, Managers 13.5%, Community & personal service 12.4%, Labourers 12.4%, Clerical & administrative 10.9%, Sales workers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.4%

## Walkability

The area is considered somewhat walkable, with 84.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is lower, with only 29.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 51.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 56.1% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 59.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 51.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 84.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 29.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 26.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 28 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.2% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Other Urban](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS21/other-urban) · [Major Urban](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS20/major-urban) · [Rural Balance](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS83/rural-balance) · [Major Urban](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS80/major-urban) · [Bounded Locality](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS82/bounded-locality) · [Rural Balance](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS23/rural-balance) · [Other Urban](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS61/other-urban) · [Rural Balance](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS13/rural-balance)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS22/bounded-locality