Yeungroon

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with two-thirds of residents being seniors. In contrast, there are no young adults aged 15 to 44 living here, and 93.1% of residents are married.

Most residents were born in Australia (91.2%), though 11.8% were born overseas, primarily in the Philippines. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

While 11.8% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than similar areas—everyone in the community speaks English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 70.6%, while 38.2% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.3% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas; the typical household and family weekly income is $1,166, which is far below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, with 35.3% of people affected, most often by arthritis and diabetes. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community, with 37.9% volunteering and 34.5% providing unpaid care, both far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are a little larger than the state and national average, with 2.9 people per home. Most households are couples, and there are no one-parent families.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workplace, where 55.0% of people work from home—a rate far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.

Jobs are heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 75.0% of work. Employment levels are high, with 69.0% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.