Yarroweyah

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 11.8% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 47.2% of people identify as Christian, while 38.8% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the state and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 29.2%.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,321. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national figure at 33.8%.

Residents are very active in their community; 21.5% volunteer, which is well above the national average. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also higher than most areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up 55.3% of households, while those living alone are well below the state average.

Every single home in Yarroweyah is a separate house. Renting is very uncommon at 8.8%, and 40.9% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 48% owning two and 20.8% owning four or more.

The community is very stable, as only 25.7% of people moved in the last five years—far below the national rate of 40.7%. There were no recent overseas arrivals.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 23.7% of workers. Full-time employment is well below the state average at 53.8%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.