Leyburn

Leyburn is an ageing community with a typical age of 53, which is far older than the national figure of 38. It has far fewer children than most areas, while the proportion of people aged 65 and over is far above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and German.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 44.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.2% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, at 30.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $947, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, and personal incomes are among the lowest at this level.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.2% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. People needing help with daily activities are also among the highest at this level.

A higher than average 14% of residents provide unpaid care. There is also a stronger presence of former Defence Force members compared to most other areas.

First Nations people make up 7.4% of the population, which is well above the national average. Typical personal income for this group is much lower than in most other areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. Many residents live alone, and the typical home holds 2.2 people, which is slightly lower than the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with nearly half of all homes owned outright. This is far above the national figure and helps explain why typical mortgage payments are lower.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the drive time to the city is very long at 136 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry here. However, the number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average.

Leyburn is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.