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Yabba South
37 km²
A very high proportion of residents in Yabba South are active in their community, with 42.9% volunteering, far above the national figure. This sparsely populated area is home to just 32 people, most of whom are older than the typical Australian. The community is largely domestic and rural, with a high number of people performing unpaid housework and caring for children. This creates a distinct character where a small, dedicated group of residents maintains a strong presence in their local environment.
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The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the state and national average. However, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, and de facto relationships are far more common than across Victoria.
No one in the area was born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.
While 87.5% speak only English, about 21.9% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Greek is the most common second language.
People with no religion make up 43.8% of the community, which is well above the national and state figures. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 59.4%.
The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment, which fits the rural setting.
Typical family income is far below the state and national figures, yet 33.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average.
More people here report long-term health or mental health conditions than in most similar areas. Despite this, no residents require help with daily activities.
Community participation is very high, with 61.9% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week. This is far above the national figure, alongside a very high rate of volunteers.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The very few First Nations records show personal and household incomes far above the national figures.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Nearly half of all households are couples without children.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the state and national figures. The number of people per bedroom is also a little higher than the national average.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, which is far below the state average.
The population is relatively stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A very high 90.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the state and national averages.
Yabba South is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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