Yetman

The community is far older than most areas, with 27.3% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, the typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure.

Ancestry is overwhelmingly British and Irish, with Australian and English backgrounds making up the vast majority. Only 3.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language here, with 81.8% of residents speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home (2.1%), and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 25.1%, which is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are mostly trade-based, with 32.9% holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 7.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual household earning $1,069. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and 52.3% of people earn under $650 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 34.2%, with arthritis being the most common. This is consistent with the older population, as 6.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 22.6%, well above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, with 32.9% doing 15 or more hours a week.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population. This group is far older than the state average with a typical age of 40, and typical personal incomes are well below national levels at $349.

About 30.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Most other homes are couples, with 50.4% having children and 43.8% without.

Every single home in Yetman is a separate house, and nearly half (49.2%) are owned outright. Rent is much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $150.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and nearly half of the workforce drives to work.

The community is very stable, with only 18.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the primary industries, employing 47.9% of the workforce. While 63.4% are employed full-time, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 11.5%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.1, far below the state average. There is no public transport within a 10-minute walk, and no health services within 15 minutes.