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Yellingbo
42 km²
Larger than most similar areas, Yellingbo is a spacious community of 582 people with a notably older feel. The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure. It is a place of high home ownership and family life, where most people live in large, detached houses. This sense of stability is seen in the high number of families with children and a population that is far more likely to claim no religion than the state average.
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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are a little more common here than in the state or across Australia.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 13.2% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. While slightly more people use another language at home than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.
A huge majority of the community identifies with no religion at 58.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure.
Weekly household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with 26.6% of households earning $3,000 or more—well above the national average.
Long-term health conditions affect 27.8% of residents, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Arthritis and other conditions are the most common.
Local residents are very active in their homes and community; those doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework are far more numerous than in the rest of the state.
There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. While First Nations household income is well above the national figure, personal income is far below.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with 64% of households being couples with children and very few people living alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 94% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 43.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.
The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 22.8% of workers operate from home.
The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national averages. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.5%. Construction is the most common industry.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from public transport, groceries, and health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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