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Bungendore
5 km²
Daily life in Bungendore is shaped by a growing population of families and high-earning professionals. The town has shifted significantly since 2011, becoming much younger with a typical resident now aged 37 and a high proportion of children under 15. This transition is mirrored in the local economy, where incomes have risen sharply and a large number of residents work in professional or public administration roles. It is a well-off community where large family homes are the norm.
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Bungendore is much younger than most similar areas, with 24.3% of people under 15 and a typical age of 37. The population grew 63% since 2011, adding about 1,516 people.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.2% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state and national figures.
English is the dominant language, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
The community is notably secular, with 45.5% of people reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Residents are well-qualified, with 67% completing Year 12 and 28.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures among the highest for similar areas.
This is a high-income area where the typical family earns $3,101 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly 44.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
The population is relatively healthy, with only 3.5% of people needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most similar areas.
Community spirit is evident through a high rate of volunteering at 19.1% and 35.7% of people caring for children unpaid, which is far above the state average.
The area is dominated by families, with 67.4% being couples with children. This helps explain why typical home sizes are large, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Large homes are the standard here, with 89.7% having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are $2,383, which is among the highest for similar areas.
Car travel is essential, as 67.6% of people drive to work and only 1.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.
Bungendore is a dynamic area with 45.3% of people moving in within the last five years, a rate well above the national average.
The workforce is very active, with 76.4% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 2.2%, and many residents work in public administration and safety.
The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a short walk of public transport and parks, though fewer are within walking distance of groceries.