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Bounded Locality
3 km²
Daily life in Bounded Locality is centered around large family homes and a high-earning professional community. This small area has grown significantly, adding 284 people since 2011 to reach a population of 615. It is a wealthy pocket where a high proportion of adults hold university degrees and households earn well above the national figure. The community is largely Australian-born and family-oriented, with a notable number of children and a strong culture of volunteering.
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The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41. However, 21% of the population are children under 15, which is among the highest for similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. This contributes to a community where English is the primary language.
Very few people use a language other than English at home, at just 3.1%. This is among the lowest rates for similar areas, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.
A majority of residents—51.1%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This has become more common over time, rising by 25 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 32.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, 70% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the national average.
Wealth is a striking feature here; the typical family income is $3,524 a week, far above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
While 28.8% of people have a long-term health condition, only 3.6% need help with daily activities, which is lower than most similar areas.
Participation in unpaid work is high, with 34.3% of people caring for children and 20.8% volunteering. This volunteering rate is well above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.1% of families.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 92.6% of homes being separate houses. Most are large, as 86.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Residents are almost entirely dependent on cars; every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and no one commutes via public transport.
The population is very stable, with only 27.2% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The workforce is highly active, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 2.6%, with many residents employed in public administration and safety.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.