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Putta Bucca - Bombira
11 km²
High household incomes and a strong preference for large family homes set Putta Bucca - Bombira apart from similar areas. This is a prosperous community where many residents earn well above the national figure and a large number of children live in spacious detached houses. While the population has shrunk by 19% since 2011, the area has become more highly qualified and wealthier, creating a distinct profile of professional families in a rural setting.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 43. However, it also has a very high proportion of children under 15 at 24.2%, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.9% born here and only 6.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 1% of residents using another language at home, which is among the lowest rates for its level.
Christianity is the dominant faith at 70.7%, while the proportion of people reporting no religion is well below the New South Wales average.
Educational attainment has risen sharply since 2011, with 27.7% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher and over half having completed Year 12.
Wealth is a defining feature here, as 41.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national rate of 22.6%. The typical family income of $3,116 is also well above the national figure.
Residents generally report good health, with only 2.5% needing help with daily activities—among the lowest rates for its level—and a lower percentage of people with long-term health conditions than the national average.
Community spirit is high, with 20.9% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. A high number of residents also provide unpaid childcare and housework.
Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 2.9 people per household and a very low number of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.
Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 93.2% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 47.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.
The area is heavily dependent on cars, with almost no one using public transport to commute and 51.9% of homes owning two vehicles.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people moving in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Job prospects are strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.4%. Many residents work in professional or managerial roles, with mining, health, and education being key industries.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services.