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Bundanoon
10 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Bundanoon, where the typical resident is 60 years old. This community has grown quickly, adding about 1,192 people since 2011 to reach a total population of 2,642. It is a highly educated area with a strong preference for spacious, detached housing. These features combine to create a residential profile that is significantly different from the rest of New South Wales.
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Seniors make up 42.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, accounting for only 11.4%.
People born overseas make up 22.6% of the community, a figure that has risen by 7.5 percentage points since 2011. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.
Most residents speak only English at home, though the 4.7% who use another language is higher than in most similar areas. This is well below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.
About 41.1% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a 10 percentage point increase since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 29.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%, and the proportion of people completing Year 12 has risen by 17 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,251, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 12 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 40.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 23.8% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 31.0% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.
Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.1 people, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5. About 31.2% of people live alone.
Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms. A striking 59.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.
Working from home is common for 24.0% of the workforce, which is a little above the national figure. Most residents rely on cars, as only 3.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The community is relatively mobile, with 39.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is about the same as the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 45.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. This is consistent with the very high proportion of seniors in the area. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.7%.
The area is somewhat walkable, though only 58.2% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 71.9%.