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Bulgana

91 km²

Bulgana stands out for very low household incomes, with an ageing population and fewer residents than most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population19—since 2011Median age55 yrs—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–444

Age structure

In Bulgana, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 48%, followed by Seniors (65+) (33%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)52.6%
Seniors (65+)36.8%
Young adults (25–44)21.1%

Marital status

In Bulgana, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Widowed (23%) and Never married (14%).

  • Married50%
  • Widowed23%
  • Never married14%
  • Divorced14%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bulgana, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia84.2%

Language

Language used at home

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

English only100.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

In Bulgana, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (42%).

  • No religion58%
  • Christianity42%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1225.0%

Highest year of school

In Bulgana, the largest group is Year 12 at 36%, followed by Year 11 (36%) and Year 9 or below (29%).

Year 1225.0%
Year 1125.0%
Year 9 or below20.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$524—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$450—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,125—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Bulgana, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 63%, followed by Under $650 (38%).

$650–$1,49935.7%
Under $65021.4%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bulgana, the largest group is Heart disease at 54%, followed by Arthritis (46%).

Heart disease36.8%
Arthritis31.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers40.9%People providing unpaid care50.0%People caring for children unpaid31.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2—since 2011

Family composition

In Bulgana, the largest group is Couples without children at 43%, followed by Couples with children (33%) and One-parent families (24%).

  • Couples without children43%
  • Couples with children33%
  • One-parent families24%

Housing & Dwellings

Average people per bedroom0.60—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bulgana, the largest group is Owned outright at 100%.

  • Owned outright100%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Bulgana, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (38%).

Car (driver)45.5%
Worked at home27.3%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation50.0%

Industries people work in

In Bulgana, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing36.4%

Occupations people work in

In Bulgana, the largest group is Managers at 73%, followed by Community & personal service (27%).

Managers72.7%
Community & personal service27.3%

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