North Yalgogrin

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.1% of the population, well above the national average, while children under 15 account for 19.5%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 79.2% born here and no residents born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 40.3%.

English is the only language spoken at home for 84.4% of people. No one in the area uses another language at home or speaks little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About half the community (51.9%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 27.3%, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

A good number of residents have high-level qualifications, with 17.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common fields of study include agriculture and environment, as well as engineering.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. While some households earn $3,000 or more a week, no one earns $2,000 or more personally.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.8% of residents. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community where 25.4% of people volunteer, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 20.6% of residents providing support to others.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families with children are common, making up 66.7% of households. Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per home.

Every home here is a separate house, and 95% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 55% of properties owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 38.1% of workers work from home, far above the national average of 21%.

The population is very stable, with only 11% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 47.6% of the workforce. The area has a high employment rate, with 64.3% working full-time and no one currently unemployed.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.