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Yeo
31 km²
Stability defines the small community of Yeo, where very few people have moved in the last five years. It is a family-oriented area with a much higher proportion of children than the national figure. This focus on family is reflected in the large, detached homes and a high number of residents who provide unpaid care. The community is largely Australian-born and enjoys a typical household income that is a little above the state and national figures.
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Children under 15 make up 26.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than Victoria and Australia.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 96% born here and only 4.8% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the only language used at home, and the 4% who use another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Most residents identify as Christian, and the 33.1% who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, also far below the state average.
The area is relatively prosperous, with a typical household income of $1,968 a week. About a third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.
While mental health conditions are much lower than most areas, 8.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.
Community spirit is high, with 27.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents are active in the home, with 43.8% caring for children unpaid.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than most, with 2.8 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone, and 58.3% of families consist of couples with children.
Every home in Yeo is a separate house, and 64.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No households in the area are renting.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.
The community is very stable, with only 19% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.
There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, making the area completely car-dependent.
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