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Yabba North vs Yabba South

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.6 km apart · Yabba North profile · Yabba South profile

Yabba North Yabba South

Yabba North and Yabba South are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Victoria. Yabba North has a much larger share of seniors, with 32.7% aged 65 and over compared to 9.4% in Yabba South. The two areas differ sharply in wealth and employment; 33.3% of Yabba South residents earn $2,000 or more a week, while only 4.8% of Yabba North residents do. This is consistent with the workforce gap, as 90.5% of adults in Yabba South are working or looking for work, compared to just 47% in Yabba North.

These differences in income and age are stark, but both areas are entirely car-dependent. They share similar home sizes and have no public transport stops or nearby schools. While they share these basic layout traits, the gap in typical weekly incomes is wide and remains a defining contrast between the two neighbours, with Yabba South's typical household income sitting $657 higher than in Yabba North.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Yabba Northin Yabba South +72 larger in Yabba North gap steady
104 42nd pct 32 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 256
  • First area, 2016: 101
  • First area, 2021: 104
  • Second area, 2016: 27
  • Second area, 2021: 32
Median age in Yabba Northin Yabba South +6 yrs older in Yabba South gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Yabba Northin Yabba South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Yabba Northin Yabba South +23.3 pts higher in Yabba North gap widening
32.7% 89th pct 9.4% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.4%
  • First area, 2016: 19.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
Under 15 in Yabba Northin Yabba South +8.2 pts higher in Yabba South gap narrowing
10.6% 18th pct 18.8% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
De facto in Yabba Northin Yabba South +22.6 pts higher in Yabba South gap widening
10.7% 38th pct 33.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Age structure

32.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +23.3 pts 9.4%
26.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.5 pts 12.5%
16.3% Young adults (25–44) +5.5 pts ▸ 21.9%
10.6% Children (0–14) +8.2 pts ▸ 18.8%
13.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

42.2% Married +29.3 pts ▸ 71.4%
42.2% Never married ◂ +23.1 pts 19.0%
12.0% Divorced +7.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Yabba North Yabba South

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Yabba North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Yabba North: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Yabba North: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Yabba North: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Yabba South: 11.8% males, 14.7% females
  • 65–69 in Yabba North: 0.0% males, 3.8% females; 65–69 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Yabba North: 0.0% males, 3.8% females; 60–64 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Yabba North: 6.3% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 11.8% females
  • 50–54 in Yabba North: 0.0% males, 5.1% females; 50–54 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 14.7% females
  • 45–49 in Yabba North: 3.8% males, 13.9% females; 45–49 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Yabba North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Yabba South: 8.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Yabba North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 14.7% females
  • 30–34 in Yabba North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Yabba North: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Yabba North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Yabba North: 12.7% males, 6.3% females; 15–19 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Yabba North: 5.1% males, 10.1% females; 10–14 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Yabba North: 3.8% males, 6.3% females; 5–9 in Yabba South: 14.7% males, 8.8% females
  • 0–4 in Yabba North: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Yabba South: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Yabba Northin Yabba South +7.7 pts higher in Yabba North gap steady
7.7% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

72.1% Australia +9.1 pts ▸ 81.3%
6.7% New Zealand ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.2% Australian ◂ +11.8 pts 34.4%
36.5% English +4.1 pts ▸ 40.6%
14.4% Scottish +13.7 pts ▸ 28.1%
0.0% Greek +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
8.7% Irish ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Yabba Northin Yabba South +21.9 pts higher in Yabba South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 21.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.9%
Limited English in Yabba Northin Yabba South even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

78.8% English only +8.7 pts ▸ 87.5%
0.0% Greek +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Yabba Northin Yabba South +12.0 pts higher in Yabba South gap widening
31.7% 26th pct 43.8% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.0%
  • First area, 2016: 32.7%
  • First area, 2021: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.8%

Religious affiliation

42.3% Christianity +17.1 pts ▸ 59.4%
31.7% No religion +12.0 pts ▸ 43.8%
22.1% Not stated ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Yabba Northin Yabba South +14.7 pts higher in Yabba South gap widening
32.9% 18th pct 47.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.1%
  • First area, 2016: 41.1%
  • First area, 2021: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.6%
Bachelor+ in Yabba Northin Yabba South +4.5 pts higher in Yabba South gap narrowing
19.3% 65th pct 23.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

32.9% Year 12 +14.7 pts ▸ 47.6%
22.8% Year 10 +24.8 pts ▸ 47.6%
13.9% Year 9 or below +0.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.9% Year 11 ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

23.9% Bachelor degree +1.1 pts ▸ 25.0%
21.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.7 pts 15.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
8.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.3 pts ▸ 15.0%
10.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.4% Agriculture & environment +22.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
10.9% Health ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% Engineering & related ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Education ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Yabba Northin Yabba South +$244 higher in Yabba South gap widening
$481 11th pct $725 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: $391
  • First area, 2016: $444
  • First area, 2021: $481
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $725
Household income in Yabba Northin Yabba South +$657 higher in Yabba South gap widening
$1,218 26th pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: $792
  • First area, 2016: $1,274
  • First area, 2021: $1,218
  • Second area, 2016: $1,499
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in Yabba Northin Yabba South +$124 higher in Yabba South gap narrowing
$1,125 10th pct $1,249 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: $918
  • First area, 2016: $1,281
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $874
  • Second area, 2021: $1,249
High earners in Yabba Northin Yabba South +28.5 pts higher in Yabba South gap widening
4.8% 30th pct 33.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
High-income homes in Yabba Northin Yabba South
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

46.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
11.5% Under $650 ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.6% Under $650 +3.0 pts ▸ 47.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
8.4% $1,500–$2,999 +20.1 pts ▸ 28.6%
22.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Yabba Northin Yabba South +3.6 pts higher in Yabba South
30.8% 60th pct 34.4% 75th pct
Mental health in Yabba Northin Yabba South +5.8 pts higher in Yabba South
6.7% 37th pct 12.5% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Yabba Northin Yabba South +6.7 pts higher in Yabba North gap steady
6.7% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.6% Diabetes +8.2 pts ▸ 18.8%
2.9% Asthma +12.7 pts ▸ 15.6%
6.7% Mental health +5.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.7% Arthritis +0.7 pts ▸ 9.4%
6.7% Other condition ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Heart disease ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.9% None +7.5 pts ▸ 59.4%
20.2% One condition ◂ +10.8 pts 9.4%
0.0% Two conditions +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
3.8% Three or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Yabba Northin Yabba South +21.2 pts higher in Yabba South gap widening
21.7% 66th pct 42.9% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.8%
  • First area, 2016: 30.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
Unpaid carers in Yabba Northin Yabba South +4.6 pts higher in Yabba South gap steady
14.5% 68th pct 19.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
Unpaid child care in Yabba Northin Yabba South +9.2 pts higher in Yabba South gap narrowing
24.1% 44th pct 33.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.2%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Defence service in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Yabba Northin Yabba South +46.2 pts higher in Yabba South gap widening
15.7% 13th pct 61.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.7%
  • First area, 2016: 27.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Yabba Northin Yabba South +39 yrs older in Yabba South
13 yrs 9th pct 52 yrs 89th pct
$2,500 100th pct
Household income in Yabba Northin Yabba South +$4,125 higher in Yabba South
$1,375 35th pct $5,500 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Yabba Northin Yabba South +0.1 larger in Yabba North gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Yabba Northin Yabba South +22.1 pts higher in Yabba North gap narrowing
32.8% 100th pct 10.7% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 28.4%
  • First area, 2021: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%
15.4% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.6%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%

Family composition

55.7% Couples with children ◂ +20.0 pts 35.7%
24.6% Couples without children +21.8 pts ▸ 46.4%
32.8% One-parent families ◂ +22.1 pts 10.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

34.6% 2 people +25.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
15.4% 4 people +24.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
30.8% 3 people ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
15.4% 1 person ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
15.4% 5 people ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Yabba Northin Yabba South +$148 higher in Yabba South
$175 19th pct $323 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: $155
  • First area, 2021: $175
  • Second area, 2021: $323
Mortgage in Yabba Northin Yabba South +$1,100 higher in Yabba South gap narrowing
$1,283 28th pct $2,383 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,733
  • First area, 2016: $970
  • First area, 2021: $1,283
  • Second area, 2016: $3,077
  • Second area, 2021: $2,383
People / bedroom in Yabba Northin Yabba South +0.10 higher in Yabba South gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
65.4% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 65.4%
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.0%
  • First area, 2016: 84.8%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

65.4% Owned outright ◂ +5.4 pts 60.0%
50.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

30.8% 4 bedrooms +19.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
46.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.2 pts 40.0%
23.1% 5 or more ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
22.6% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

22.6% Worked at home +35.3 pts ▸ 57.9%
35.5% Car (driver) ◂ +14.4 pts 21.1%
12.9% Walked ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.6% 2 vehicles +35.4 pts ▸ 70.0%
15.4% 4 or more +44.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
15.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Yabba Northin Yabba South +4.6 pts higher in Yabba South gap narrowing
20.4% 16th pct 25.0% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.4%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

Jobs & Industry

10.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
Participation in Yabba Northin Yabba South +43.5 pts higher in Yabba South gap widening
47.0% 16th pct 90.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.3%
  • First area, 2016: 58.0%
  • First area, 2021: 47.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.5%
74.2% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 62.3%
  • First area, 2016: 51.1%
  • First area, 2021: 74.2%

Industries people work in

29.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.9 pts ▸ 57.9%
0.0% Arts & recreation +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
16.1% Professional & technical ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
12.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
9.7% Manufacturing ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% Construction ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

25.8% Managers +26.8 pts ▸ 52.6%
16.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
12.9% Professionals +2.9 pts ▸ 15.8%
12.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.1 43rd pct 0.1 36th pct
Types ≤15 min in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
0.1 42nd pct 0.1 36th pct
15-min city in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Yabba Northin Yabba South +6.3 pts higher in Yabba North
13.5% 49th pct 7.1% 45th pct
Walk to health in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Yabba Northin Yabba South +36.1 more in Yabba North
67.3 86th pct 31.3 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Yabba Northin Yabba South even
1 44th pct 1 46th pct
Mean slope in Yabba Northin Yabba South +0.3 pts higher in Yabba South
3.9% 27th pct 4.3% 32nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Yabba North vs Yabba South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22887/yabba-north/vs/SAL22888/yabba-south