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Bonny Hills
3 km²
Rapid growth has transformed Bonny Hills, with the population jumping 133% since 2011 to reach 2,825 people. It is now a mature community where the typical resident is 51, making it far older than the national average. This shift toward an older demographic is seen in the high number of seniors and the fact that over half of all homes are owned outright. It is a spacious, residential area characterized by large family homes and a high proportion of retired or semi-retired residents.
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The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 51 and 28.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 94.4% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.
More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 36.4% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen significantly by 21 points since 2011.
The community is more qualified than most similar areas, with 47.7% of adults completing Year 12 and 18.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen since 2011.
Typical weekly family incomes are $1,794, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still a little below the national figure. High earners are more common here, with 17.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.
A higher proportion of residents have a long-term health condition (35.0%) compared to the rest of the state. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 13.9% of the population.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 21.9% of people pitching in. This is consistent with a higher rate of unpaid caregiving, at 14.8%.
Families with children make up 50.3% of households. People living alone have become less common, falling 10 points since 2011 to 21.7%.
The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (98.0%), and 87.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 50.4% of dwellings owned outright.
Cars are essential here, as 97.6% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport to get to work, with only 0.4% doing so.
About a third of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon, making up only 3.7% of the population.
The local workforce is largely employed in health care, social assistance, and education. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is a little below the national figure.
Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, but no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or groceries. This contributes to a walkability score of 4.2, which is well below the state average.