Yathella

The area is much younger than most similar places, with children under 15 making up 28.6% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here at 11.5%.

The community is very homogenous, with 91.2% born in Australia. Only 4.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the only language used at home for 94.5% of residents. No one in the community speaks a language other than English, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 83.5%. Only 10.4% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 32.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold qualifications in agriculture and environment.

Yathella is a wealthy area where the typical family earns $3,083 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 43.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far exceeding the national rate of 22.6%.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 20.9% reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 32.8% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Many residents provide unpaid care, including 38.7% who care for children, which is far above the state figure.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area. The few First Nations residents recorded are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 48.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and 71.3% of families consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone here, at just 11.8%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 9.8%, while 39.2% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no households lacking a motor vehicle and 64.6% of workers driving to work. However, 32.3% of residents work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, as only 21.4% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job security is high with 0.0% unemployment. Many residents are managers or professionals, and 69.8% work full-time, far above the national rate of 58.9%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.