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Bungwahl

61 km²

Bungwahl is characterised by an ageing population and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population249▼ -2.0%since 2011Median age54 yrs▲ +5.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.8%People aged 65 and over28.5%Children under 1516.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42020

Age structure

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)34.1%
Seniors (65+)28.5%
Young adults (25–44)16.5%
Children (0–14)16.1%
Youth (15–24)6.8%

Marital status

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Married at 38%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (15%).

  • Married38%
  • Never married35%
  • Divorced15%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia75.1%
England2.8%
New Zealand1.6%

Language

People using another language at home3.6%

Language used at home

In Bungwahl, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only83.5%

Religion

People with no religion47.4%

Religious affiliation

In Bungwahl, the largest group is No religion at 56%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Judaism (3%).

  • No religion56%
  • Christianity40%
  • Judaism3%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.0%

Highest year of school

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (36%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1242.0%
Year 1031.2%
Year 9 or below7.8%
Year 114.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$583▲ +44.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,199▲ +48.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,446▲ +53.2%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.1%

Household income distribution

In Bungwahl, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (27%).

$650–$1,49932.7%
$1,500–$2,99929.6%
Under $65025.5%
$4,000 or more6.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.9%People with a mental health condition8.8%People needing help with daily activities3.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis9.2%
Mental health8.8%
Asthma8.4%
Other condition7.2%
Cancer4.0%
Diabetes3.2%
Heart disease2.8%
Stroke2.4%
Lung condition1.6%
Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.6%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid25.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011One-parent families13.5%

Family composition

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Couples with children at 44%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children44%
  • Couples without children39%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$320▲ +166.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,000▲ +1.6%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -41.7%since 2011Households renting15.3%Homes owned outright48.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (16%).

  • Owned outright49%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented16%

Types of homes

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)63.5%
Worked at home10.4%
Car (passenger)3.1%
Walked3.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years23.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation46.9%Employed full-time28.1%

Industries people work in

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Construction (18%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance16.7%
Construction15.6%
Retail trade9.4%
Education & training9.4%
Accommodation & food8.3%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.3%
Professional & technical6.3%
Administrative & support5.2%
Manufacturing4.2%
Media & telecommunications3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Bungwahl, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 23%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Managers (15%).

Technicians & trades21.9%
Labourers16.7%
Managers14.6%
Professionals13.5%
Community & personal service13.5%
Sales workers7.3%
Machinery operators & drivers5.2%
Clerical & administrative3.1%

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