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Buln Buln
1 km²
Much higher household incomes and education levels than most similar areas define Buln Buln (L). This small community is predominantly made up of families with children, who now make up 21% of the population. Residents are generally well-qualified and earn a typical weekly family income of $2,457, which is above the national figure. The area is almost entirely composed of large, detached houses, creating a residential setting that is far more affluent and family-oriented than the state average.
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The community is younger than it was in 2011, with a typical age of 40 and a high proportion of children. There are very few Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, and the population shrank slightly to 347 people since 2011.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93.4% of residents born here. Only 4.9% of people were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 95.1% using it at home. Only 1.4% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure.
A majority of residents (51.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 19.6% identified this way.
The community is well-educated, with a much higher share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or Year 12 certificate compared to similar areas. This trend has risen since 2011, with 22.9% of adults now holding a university degree.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,125. Nearly a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that rose 24 points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. Long-term health conditions are also less common than in most other areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 27.2% of people participating, far above the national figure. There is also a strong focus on family, as 30.1% of people provide unpaid childcare.
Homes are larger than average, typically housing 3.0 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (70.1%) and a very low number of people living alone.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 94.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 4.3% of households renting their home.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work.
The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is very common here, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Professionals and tradespeople make up the largest share of the workforce.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While most homes are near a park or school, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.