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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idIn Bundaberg East 15.1% of the population reported doing some form of voluntary work in 2021. This was a greater proportion than Bundaberg Regional Council.
The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in Bundaberg East include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer numbers for the 2021 Census declined in many parts of Australia due to lockdowns and COVID-19 distancing measures.
Q:
Derived from the Census question:
'In the last twelve months did the person spend any time doing voluntary work through an organisation or group?'
Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in Bundaberg East in 2021 compared to Bundaberg Regional Council shows that there was a higher proportion of people who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 15.1% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 14.0% for Bundaberg Regional Council.
Emerging groups
The number of volunteers in Bundaberg East decreased by 230 people between 2016 and 2021.
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