Yallah

The typical resident is 48, making this area far older than both the state and national averages. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Italian.

English is the main language for 80.3% of the community. Around 13.1% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 32.8% report no religion. This figure is about the same as the New South Wales average, but well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with the fact that 37.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Yallah is a high-income area, with a typical household weekly income of $2,437, well above the state average of $1,829. A significant 44.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as 36.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is much higher than most areas, with 12.3% of people needing help with daily activities.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care, with 15.2% doing so, which is much higher than most similar areas. This includes 29.3% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of just 7 years. While household income is well below the national figure, personal income for First Nations residents is higher than most areas.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with 3.1 people per home. Over 62% of households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 82.4% of which have three or more bedrooms. While 44.1% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,925, which is well above the state average.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 41.2% have two. While there are many public transport stops relative to the population, no one uses them to commute to work.

The population is very stable, with only 12.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.3%. Many residents work in construction, manufacturing, and public administration.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the state average. Most homes are more than 15 minutes away from schools, health services, and groceries.