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Yagoonya

11,029 km²

A remarkably young population defines Yagoonya, where the typical resident is just 22. This sparsely populated area is home to only 20 people, most of whom are young adults and never married. The community is highly mobile and diverse, with one in five people born overseas and a significant First Nations presence. It is a place with very few children or seniors, creating a demographic profile that is far younger than the rest of Queensland.

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The area is far younger than the national figure, with no children under 15 or seniors over 65 living here. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 15% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

A large majority of residents—60%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the state and national averages.

While no adults here hold a bachelor degree, 57.1% have completed Year 12, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,125, which is well above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,375, which is well below the Australian average.

Residents report very good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and no one living with a long-term health or mental health condition.

Unpaid care is common here, with 23.8% of people providing it, a rate far above the national figure. Additionally, 19% of residents volunteer, which is well above the state average.

Three First Nations people live here, and their typical personal income is $1,375, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than most areas, with a typical 2.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Rent is very affordable at a typical $160 per week, which is far below the national figure. However, there are more people per bedroom (1.20) than in most of Australia.

The area is heavily reliant on cars or home-based work, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 27.3% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is highly transient, with 81% of residents moving into the area within the last five years, far above the national rate of 40.7%.

Everyone is either working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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

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