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Yarrowyck
372 km²
Far fewer people were born overseas in Yarrowyck than in the rest of the state, with only 6.3% born abroad. This small community is notably family-oriented, with children under 15 making up 24% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 39, there is a strong presence of young families and a high rate of volunteering. Most residents live in large, detached houses in a setting that is almost entirely car-dependent.
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Families are a major part of the area, as children under 15 make up 24% of the population, well above the state average. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.3% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.
English is the only language used at home for 82.9% of the population, and no one reported speaking little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.
About 37.1% of people report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average, though slightly below the national figure.
A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (23.1%) compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Qualifications are often in health, agriculture, and education.
Typical personal weekly income is $617, which is well below the national figure of $805. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average.
Residents are healthier than most, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities, well below the state and national averages of 5.8%.
Volunteering is very common here, with 26.9% of people volunteering, which is far above the national rate of 14.1%.
There are four First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income of $225 is far below the state and national figures.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a higher rate of one-parent families (15.5%) than in most areas.
Every single home in Yarrowyck is a separate house, and 83.3% have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Renting is very uncommon, at only 13%.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles.
About 31.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 50.7%. Many work in agriculture, health, or education.
Yarrowyck is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.
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