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Mildura - Buronga (Buronga Part)
6 km²
Much higher rates of full-time employment and family incomes set Mildura - Buronga (Buronga Part) apart from most similar areas. This is a young community where 21.4% of people are children, which helps explain why homes are often large and the number of people per household is higher than the national figure. While it is predominantly Australian-born, the area is seeing a shift toward a more secular identity, with nearly half the population now reporting no religion.
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The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and a high proportion of children. About 5.5% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.
This is a predominantly Australian-born community, with only 6.8% born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the primary language for 87.3% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.
A significant 45.3% of residents have no religion, which is far above the state average. This figure has risen sharply by 30 points since 2011.
The area has a higher proportion of people with bachelor degrees (14.8%) and Year 12 completions than most similar areas, though both figures remain far below the national averages.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,072 a week. Weekly personal income has risen by $257 since 2011 to reach $842.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.
A high proportion of the community provides unpaid care, with 30.4% caring for children—well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen by 4.7 points since 2011.
Families are larger here than in most similar areas, and 58.7% of households are couples with children. Fewer people live alone compared to the national average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 87.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $230, which is far below the national figure.
Car travel is the primary way to get to work, and 46.6% of homes have two vehicles. Very few people (1.2%) use public transport for their commute.
About 34.8% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.9% of the population, although this has fallen by 15 points since 2011.
Employment is strong, with 65.0% of people working full-time—well above the national average. The most common industries are health care, education, and retail.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 81.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. However, access to health services and groceries by walking is far below the state average.