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Bundeena
1 km²
A typical resident in Bundeena is 50 years old, making this community far older than the national figure of 38. This affluent area has seen significant growth, with the population increasing by 88% since 2011. It is a highly educated and professional neighborhood where many people work from home. The community is mostly comprised of homeowners living in large, detached houses in a very walkable setting.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over. While the population grew by 88% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has only risen slightly to 17.3%.
People born overseas make up 22.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure, though this is a significant rise from 7% in 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the main language for 88.6% of residents. While only 6.8% use another language at home—far below the state and national averages—this is a five-point increase since 2011.
Nearly half of the population (49.5%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a major shift, as the number of non-religious residents rose 36 points since 2011.
Bundeena is highly qualified, with 32% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is a sharp increase from 2011, when only 4.6% held such a degree.
Typical weekly household incomes are much higher than in most areas, sitting at $1,832. High earners are common here, with 15.2% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 4.7% needing help with daily activities. However, 30.1% report a long-term health condition, which is well above the state figure.
Volunteerism is high here, with 19.7% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. A large number of residents also provide unpaid care or do more than 15 hours of housework per week.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53.1% having children. People living alone are less common here than in most other areas, at 22.4%.
The area is dominated by detached houses (96.2%), and 43.9% of these are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,600.
Working from home is very common, with 37.5% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. Very few people use public transport to commute, at just 0.9%.
The population is relatively stable, as only 30.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national figure at 3.4%.
About 54.7% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
Bundeena is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Almost all residents (93.2%) can walk to health services within 15 minutes.