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Yenda
205 km²
A high proportion of full-time workers sets Yenda apart, with 65.1% of the population employed full-time. This rural community has a population of 1,564 people and a strong family focus, with 19.5% of residents being children. It is a largely Australian-born area where most people live in detached houses. The town is predominantly car-dependent and has a workforce heavily involved in manufacturing and agriculture.
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The area is slightly younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 39. It has a higher proportion of children and people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.
English is the primary language for 85.1% of people. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.
The community is more religious than most, with 65.3% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 25.4%, which is far below the national figure.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average.
Typical personal weekly income is $821, which is slightly above the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the state average.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.8% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
More people here provide unpaid childcare and housework than in most areas. Volunteering is lower than in similar areas, but roughly the same as the state average.
First Nations people in Yenda have a much lower typical age of 19 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.
Homes here are typically larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 62.5% of the community.
Detached houses are very common, making up 93.5% of homes. A high proportion of residents own their homes outright, and typical weekly rents of $250 are well below the state average.
Car use is essential for the 73.9% of people who drive to work. While there are many public transport stops, almost no one uses them for commuting.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas.
The workforce is very active, with 68.5% of adults working or looking for work. Manufacturing and agriculture are the primary industries, and 19.4% of workers are managers.
Yenda is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.0, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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