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Bounded Locality
33 km²
A rapidly growing population has transformed Bounded Locality into a much older community than most similar areas. The typical resident is now 47, and the number of seniors has risen sharply since 2011. This shift is mirrored in the housing, where many people now live alone in detached homes. It is a diverse place with a high proportion of people using languages other than English at home, though incomes generally remain below the national figure.
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The population grew by 237% since 2011 to reach 2,450 people. It is far older than the national average, with 21.3% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 13 points over the last decade.
People born overseas make up 21.6% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This represents an 11 point increase since 2011, with New Zealand as the most common birthplace outside Australia.
About 41.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. However, this is a decrease from 2011, and 6% of people still speak little or no English.
Religious diversity is evident here, with 15.4% of people identifying as Muslim. Those with no religion make up 29.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.1% of the population, which is far below the national average of 26.3%. More than half of the community did not complete Year 12.
Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,325 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
The community is healthier than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 22% and a mental health condition rate of 4.5%, both of which are well below the national figures.
Volunteering is very common here, with 24.5% of people helping out, far above the national average. There is also a higher than usual rate of people who served in the Defence Force.
Living arrangements have shifted toward smaller households, with 34% of people now living alone. This is well above the national average and represents a 26 point increase since 2011.
Most people live in separate houses, and 34.2% own their home outright. Rent is quite affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $240, well below the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 2.2% of people using public transport to commute. Very few people work from home, at just 6.2%.
Movement into the area has slowed slightly, with 34.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.6% of the population, which is lower than the national average.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%. Many residents work in accommodation, food, or public administration.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.8. While over 60% of homes are near a park, no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport.