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Yoogali

25 km²

Daily life in Yoogali centers on large family homes and a strong reliance on cars for getting around. It is a well-off community where typical household incomes are a little above the national figure. While the area is mostly Australian-born, there is a notable Italian influence in the local ancestry and language. It is a place where families tend to stay put, with a high number of people owning their homes outright.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. About 18.7% of the population are seniors, while children under 15 make up 17.4%.

Australian, Italian, and English are the most common ancestries, with 41.9% of people claiming Italian heritage. This is reflected in the birthplace data, though the 12.7% born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 78.5% of residents, but 12.6% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Italian is the most common alternative language.

The community is strongly religious, with 74.9% identifying as Christian. Only 13% of people report having no religion, which is far below the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Household incomes are high, with a typical weekly income of $2,072 and 25.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. This puts the area well above the national typical income.

A little more than 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. However, long-term health conditions are much lower here than in most similar areas.

More people here care for children unpaid (27.2%) compared to the national figure. In contrast, only 12.9% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 37 First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income of $575 is about the same as the national figure. No one in the community speaks a First Nations language.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.5% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.5% of homes being detached. Home ownership is high, as 41.9% of residents own their home outright, far above the national figure.

The community is very car-reliant, as 75.5% of workers drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the state average.

The area has seen a recent influx of people from overseas, with 19.4% arriving recently, which is well above the national figure. However, overall movement is lower, with fewer people moving house in the last five years than the state average.

Jobs are strong here, with 63.4% of people employed full-time and a very low unemployment rate of 2.2%. Many residents work in manufacturing, retail, or agriculture.

Yoogali is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.

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