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Bundarra
9 km²
A shrinking population defines the recent trend in Bundarra, which has lost about 30 people since 2011. It is an older community where the typical resident is 53, far older than the national figure. This shift is reflected in the high number of seniors and a rise in people needing daily help. The area is largely rural in character, with almost every home being a detached house and a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.
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Bundarra is far older than most areas, with 28.3% of residents aged 65 or over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 7.8%, which is well above the state and national figures.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 2.9% born overseas—among the lowest rates for its area. Most residents claim Australian (49.5%) or English (38.2%) ancestry.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.
Most residents identify as Christian (56.1%), though the proportion of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to 31.0%.
Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 3.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents reached Year 10 (38.8%) as their highest level of schooling.
Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $890, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, as 43.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, with 13.6% of residents needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.4% of people providing such care, which is well above the national figure. However, the number of volunteers has fallen by 15 points since 2011.
One-parent families make up 17.9% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas. About 29.2% of people live alone.
Housing is mostly secure, with 54.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $200.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. No one reported commuting to work by public transport.
The population is relatively stable, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
The local workforce is small, with only 40.3% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is high at 13.3%, well above the national rate.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service, but no one can walk to groceries within that time. This gives the area a somewhat walkable score of 4.7.