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Bundalong
3 km²
Every single home in Bundalong is a separate house, creating a car-dependent rural community of 405 people. The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 52 and a growing number of seniors. This shift toward an older population is mirrored in the housing, where many residents own their homes outright. It is a place where residents often drive to meet their needs and few use public transport.
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Bundalong is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 52 and seniors making up 23.2% of the population. While the community grew by 16% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 16.3%.
The community is predominantly Australian born, with only 8.4% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, Scottish and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with 93.8% of people using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home has fallen sharply since 2011 to just 1.5%.
About half the population identifies as Christian, while 43.7% of residents have no religion. This last figure has risen by 25 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.1% of adults, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common qualifications are certificates III or IV, and many residents have a background in engineering, management or health.
Typical personal weekly income is $708, which is higher than in most similar areas but slightly below the national figure. Typical household income is $1,449 a week, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.
Long-term health conditions affect 33.1% of residents, which is well above the state and national figures. Arthritis is the most common reported condition, and 6.2% of people need help with daily activities.
Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than those in most similar areas. The area also has a much higher proportion of people who served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the state.
Families with children make up 50.8% of households, though one-parent families are much less common here than in most similar areas. About 21.7% of people live alone.
Homes here are typically large, with 87.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 46.5% of residents own their home outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. About 12.1% of the workforce now works from home.
The area has seen significant movement recently, with 41.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
The unemployment rate is very low at 1.5%, among the lowest for its level. Many residents work in construction or health care, and 57% of adults are either working or looking for work.
Bundalong is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store or health service.