# Bounded Locality

Section of State · Area profile

Area: 1,558 km²

A high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, at 14.2%, defines the community of Bounded Locality. This is a noticeably older area than the national average, with many residents aged 65 and over. The region is largely residential and car-dependent, where most people live in detached houses. While the population has shrank slightly since 2011, it remains a significant area of over 140,000 people with a strong connection to the land.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.0% of the population, a figure that rose by 6.7 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 140,652 | -2.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 45 yrs | +9.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 14.2% | +24.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 22.0% | +44.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.4% | -14.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.6% | +12.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.8%, Seniors (65+) 22.0%, Young adults (25–44) 20.9%, Children (0–14) 18.4%, Youth (15–24) 9.8%

**Marital status** — Married 45.2%, Never married 34.5%, Divorced 10.8%, Widowed 5.5%, Separated 4.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 11.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 11.5% | +0.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 79.7%, England 3.3%, New Zealand 2.4%, Philippines 0.5%, South Africa 0.5%, India 0.2%, Italy 0.2%, China 0.1%, Vietnam 0.0%, Nepal 0.0%

**Ancestry** — English 37.7%, Australian 36.1%, Irish 10.2%, Scottish 9.7%, German 6.7%, Italian 2.7%, Dutch 1.3%, Filipino 0.7%, Chinese 0.6%, Indian 0.3%, Greek 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.0%

## Language

Language diversity is low, with 83.5% of people using only English at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3% for those using another language.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 7.7% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.0% | +6.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 83.5%, Italian 0.2%, Tagalog 0.2%, Mandarin 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%, Vietnamese 0.1%, Hindi 0.1%, Greek 0.0%, Arabic 0.0%, Cantonese 0.0%

## Religion

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.2% report no religion. The number of people with no religion rose by 18 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 38.2% | +85.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 49.2%, No religion 38.2%, Not stated 11.1%, Buddhism 0.6%, Other religions 0.5%, Hinduism 0.2%, Islam 0.1%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose by 6 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 39.8% | +17.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 11.2% | +29.9% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 39.8%, Year 10 29.4%, Year 9 or below 12.7%, Year 11 8.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 38.9%, Bachelor degree 14.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.5%, Postgraduate degree 3.2%, Certificate I / II 3.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.5%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 17.2%, Management & commerce 12.6%, Society & culture 10.1%, Health 9.2%, Education 8.5%, Architecture & building 6.8%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.5%, Agriculture & environment 3.1%, Creative arts 2.0%, Natural & physical sciences 1.5%, Information technology 0.9%

## Income

Incomes are much lower than the national typical figures, with a typical household earning $1,242 a week. Only 12.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this is up 7.1 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $618 | +30.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,242 | +29.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,497 | +31.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 12.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 31.7%, $1,500–$2,999 25.0%, Under $650 21.0%, $3,000–$3,999 6.7%, $4,000 or more 5.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 46.1%, $650–$1,499 28.1%, $1,500–$2,999 12.2%, $3,000 or more 2.3%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of residents. This is reflected in the 6.7% who need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 31.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.7% | +30.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.4%, Mental health 9.1%, Asthma 8.3%, Other condition 8.1%, Diabetes 6.0%, Heart disease 5.5%, Cancer 3.6%, Lung condition 2.9%, Stroke 1.2%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.6%, One condition 19.9%, Two conditions 7.4%, Three or more 4.3%

## Community Participation

A higher number of people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to most areas. Additionally, 4.7% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.9% | -24.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.7% | +10.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 23.3% | -17.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 24.3% | -12.3% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 16.5% of households. About 27.3% of people live alone, a figure that has risen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | -4.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 16.5% | +14.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 27.3% | +14.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.4%, Couples without children 33.9%, One-parent families 16.5%, Other families 1.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 39.2%, 1 person 27.3%, 3 people 12.8%, 4 people 11.2%, 5 people 5.6%, 6 or more 3.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

Detached houses are very common, making up 93.1% of homes. Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375, and 39.3% of homes are owned outright.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $200 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,400 | -6.7% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 25.2% | -8.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 39.3% | +9.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 93.1% | +1.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 74.5% | -0.6% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 39.3%, Owned with a mortgage 30.9%, Rented 25.2%, Not stated 2.4%, Other tenure 2.2%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 93.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 2.4%, Other dwelling 2.2%, Flat or apartment 1.7%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 42.8%, 4 bedrooms 25.4%, 2 bedrooms 17.2%, 5 or more 6.3%, 1 bedroom 5.0%, Studio / none 1.0%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 42.6%, $200–$349 35.8%, $350–$549 14.5%, $550–$749 1.6%, $750 or more 0.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 37.8%, Under $1,000 26.6%, $1,800–$2,999 22.7%, $3,000 or more 6.4%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 63.1% of people driving to work. Only 1.0% of residents commute using public transport, and just 8.0% work from home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 5.8% | -17.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 8.0% | +64.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.0% | -28.0% since 2011 |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 63.1%, Worked at home 8.0%, Walked 6.2%, Car (passenger) 5.0%, Bus 0.8%, Bicycle 0.4%, Train 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.6%, 1 vehicle 34.2%, 3 vehicles 14.2%, 4 or more 8.2%, No vehicle 5.8%

## Migration & Movement

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 35.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 35.4% | -9.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.1% | -25.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, at 51.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 51.4% | -9.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.0% | -6.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.4%, Construction 9.7%, Education & training 9.1%, Retail trade 9.1%, Public administration & safety 8.4%, Accommodation & food 6.9%, Manufacturing 6.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.3%, Transport & warehousing 5.1%, Mining 4.4%, Other services 3.8%, Professional & technical 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.2%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 15.9%, Professionals 14.1%, Labourers 14.1%, Community & personal service 12.8%, Clerical & administrative 11.2%, Managers 11.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.4%, Sales workers 8.0%

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.9. While nearly 70% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, only 4.0% are near public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 2.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 36.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 40.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 4.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 43.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 69.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 30.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 19.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 9 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.6% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Other Urban](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS31/other-urban) · [Major Urban](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS30/major-urban) · [Rural Balance](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS33/rural-balance) · [Rural Balance](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS13/rural-balance) · [Other Urban](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS11/other-urban) · [Bounded Locality](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS12/bounded-locality) · [Major Urban](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS10/major-urban) · [Bounded Locality](https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS82/bounded-locality)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sos/SOS32/bounded-locality