Yabulu

The community is noticeably older than the Queensland and national average, with a typical age of 43. About 6.8% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.8%, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for 40.5% of the population.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (45.1%) report having no religion, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.7% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 58.8% nationally. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly household earning $1,354. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents experience more health issues than in most areas, with 30.9% having a long-term health condition. Around 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

A higher share of people have served in the Defence Force (5.5%) compared to the rest of the country. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, with only 7% of people volunteering.

The First Nations community is notably older than the state average, with a typical age of 38. While unemployment is far below the national rate at 0.0%, personal incomes are a little above the national figure.

About 49.8% of households are couples with children. People living alone are a little more common here than in the rest of Queensland, at 26.4%.

Most people live in separate houses, and 34.3% own their home outright. Typical weekly rents are well below the national figure, sitting at $280.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.5% of people driving to work. Very few people work from home (6.8%), which is far below the national average.

Migration is lower than in the rest of the state, with 32.6% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 61.9%. Many residents work as technicians, tradespeople, or labourers, often within the construction and health sectors.

Yabulu is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.