Yippin Creek

This is a young community, with children under 15 making up 23.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. About 7% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure much higher than in most other areas.

The area is predominantly Australian and British in heritage, with 47.4% of people claiming Australian ancestry and 45.4% English. Only 7.1% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language here, spoken by 93.3% of residents. Only 4.2% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion at 45.9%, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christians make up 49.5% of the population.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 26.3% nationally. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 38.7%.

Typical family incomes are lower than in most areas at $1,719 per week. Only 6.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average of 25.2%.

Health challenges are more common here, with 34% of people living with a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas.

Caregiving is a strong feature of local life, with 35.6% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national average. There is also a higher than usual number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $850, which is well above the national figure of $540. The community is notably young, with a typical age of just 17 years.

Homes here are generally larger, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with a high percentage of couples with children (52.5%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses (91.3%), many of which are large, with 88% having three or more bedrooms. While 36.6% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $450.

Residents rely almost entirely on cars, as 0% of the population commutes via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 44.8% owning two cars.

The population is highly mobile, with 77.6% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly more common here than in the rest of the state at 60.1%. Most people work in health care, retail, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few can walk to groceries, health services, or schools.