Yeppoon

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors make up 20.2% of the population, a figure well above the state average, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than most similar areas at 5.0%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 12.2% of people born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 42.4% and 40.4% respectively.

English is the primary language for 89.8% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is much lower than most areas at 3.6%. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.3%.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 39.3% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen by 18 points since 2011, bringing it in line with the national figure.

The area has lower levels of formal qualifications than most similar places, with only 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 8.3 points since 2011 to reach 48.6%.

Typical weekly family incomes are about $2,065, which is roughly the same as the state average. High earners are more common here than in most areas, with 13.7% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

More people here need help with daily activities (6.1%) or have a long-term health condition (29.7%) compared to most similar areas. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition, affecting 10.5% of the population.

Volunteering is slightly more common than the national figure at 15.4%, and 3.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force. About 22.1% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community here is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the national average. This group has a lower unemployment rate (8.0%) and higher Year 12 completion (49.5%) than most other First Nations populations.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (52.1%) or couples without children (32.7%). About 25.1% of people live alone, which is consistent with national trends.

Detached houses are far more common here than across Australia, making up 83.1% of all homes. While 32.2% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents have risen by $70 since 2011 to reach $350.

The town is highly car-dependent, with 66.5% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport. Working from home is much less common here than in most areas, at only 6.6%.

Yeppoon has seen significant movement, with 46.5% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. However, the proportion of recent overseas arrivals has fallen by 8.2 points since 2011.

Full-time employment is slightly higher here than the national average at 60.5%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, education, and mining, while professionals and tradespeople are the most common occupations.

The area is larger than most similar places in terms of population and business counts, with 1,629 businesses. Its overall advantage score is roughly average compared to all other areas.

Yeppoon is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 986mm. It also has higher minimum temperatures than the state average, staying around 19.0 degrees.

While 92.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. Access to groceries, schools, and health services on foot is far below the state average.