Yarrie Lake

The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 57. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state or national average, at 12.3%.

Residents are almost exclusively Australian-born, with no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.9%, while the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 20.6% completing Year 12.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,375 and typical personal earnings of $687.

People needing help with daily activities are well above the national figure at 13.7%, though mental health conditions are lower than in most areas.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 27.9%, which is far above the state average. It also has a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and a higher number of former Defence Force members.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. While their household income is far below the national figure, their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national average.

People living alone are far more common here than in the rest of the state, accounting for 36.4% of households. Typical homes are small, with only 2.2 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of homes owned outright. Typical costs are among the lowest in the country, with weekly rent at just $100 and home loan payments at $650.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. About 30.8% of workers work from home, and almost every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with the share of people who moved in the last five years being far below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is far above the national figure at 16.1%. Many of the remaining workforce are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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