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North Yeoval
24 km²
Daily life in North Yeoval revolves around a small, car-dependent community where nearly every home is a separate house. This rural area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a population of just 95 people. It is distinguished by a strong Indigenous presence and a high number of volunteers. While many residents are qualified with certificates or diplomas, the area is marked by very low typical incomes and a lack of local services within walking distance.
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The community has a strong First Nations presence, with 8.4% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the rest of Australia.
The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.2% of people born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.
English is the only language used at home by 92.6% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
More than half of the residents identify as Christian, while 35.8% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 32.4% of people completing Year 12 and just 4.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly personal income is among the lowest for its level at $469, far below the national figure of $805. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, as 33.7% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 15.8% of residents, which is well above the state average.
Community spirit is high, with 25.9% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 34.6% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the state figure.
There are 8 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 17. However, their typical personal income of $75 is among the lowest for its level.
Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per home. One-parent families make up 23% of the community, which is well above the national figure.
Every home in North Yeoval is a separate house, and 77.1% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 8.6%, and the typical weekly rent of $170 is far below the state average.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute by public transport. However, 26.1% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.
About 33% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales average of 39.9%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 32.6% of workers. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 53.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average.
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and only 26.8% are near a park.
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