Yandaran

Yandaran is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 52 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.6%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is predominantly Australian, with English, Australian, and Scottish being the most common ancestries. Only 11.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the Queensland and national averages.

English is the primary language here, with 86.5% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 1.5% of residents use another language, which is far below the national average.

Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the country, with 45.1% of people identifying as Christian and 40.0% reporting no religion.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 27.7% of residents completing Year 12. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 10.5% of adults, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical personal weekly income of $524. Only 11.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most other areas.

Health needs are much higher here than in most areas, with 39.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 9.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

While 12.7% of people provide unpaid care, the number of people caring for children is far below the national average. Interestingly, the rate of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most other areas.

There are 17 First Nations people in the community. Their typical personal income of $324 is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure.

Household sizes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. Many residents live alone (27.0%) or as couples without children, who make up 44.1% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 46.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 71.3% of workers commute by driving.

The population is very stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is high at 66.9%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the most common industry.

Walking is rarely an option, with a walkability score showing the area is completely car-dependent. Most homes are far from parks, health services, and public transport.