Yabba North

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national average. Seniors make up 32.7% of the population, while children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the proportion of people reporting no religion is well below the national average of 38.9%.

While nearly 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, those who completed Year 12 are far fewer than in the state average. Qualifications are often linked to the environment, with 17.4% in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income at $481. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Residents are more likely to have a long-term health condition than those in the state. This is consistent with the older population, as 6.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 21.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. However, far fewer people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. The few First Nations residents are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 13.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are far more common here than in the state, and very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is very high, with 65.4% of homes owned outright and no one renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 22.6% of the workforce works from home, and most households have two or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 20.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far above the state average, though the unemployment rate is also well above national levels. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Yabba North is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The only walkable amenity available is a park.