Yandina Creek

The community is younger than most, as the proportion of people aged 65 and over is well below the national figure. However, the typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national average of 38.

About 16.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas but far below the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with 92.3% of people using it at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the Queensland and Australian averages.

A huge 57.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

The area is highly qualified, with 61.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 23.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are strong here; the typical household earns $2,148 a week, which is well above the Queensland figure. This is consistent with the high number of residents with university degrees.

Residents are in good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.1%) and mental health conditions (5.2%) compared to the state and national figures.

Unpaid work is common, with a much higher proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly compared to the rest of the country.

First Nations residents in the area earn significantly more than those in other similar areas, with a typical personal income of $833, which is well above the national figure.

Families are larger here, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national average. Very few people live alone, at only 12%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 86.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is high, with a typical weekly cost of $468, which is well above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is virtually non-existent, with no stops or routes in the area.

The population has seen significant movement, with 41.3% of residents moving house in the last five years, which is about the same as the national figure.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is much lower than most areas. Many residents work in construction, health, or education.

The neighbourhood is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, shop, or health service.