# Yandina Creek

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Sunshine Coast › 4561, QLD

Area: 26 km²

Far fewer people identify with a religion in Yandina Creek than in the rest of the country. This is a well-off community where the typical household earns $2,148 a week, which is well above the Queensland figure. It is a family-oriented area with a higher than average number of children and very few seniors. The neighbourhood is defined by large, detached houses and a high proportion of residents who are well-qualified professionals.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 872 | +10.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +13.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.8% | +3.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.4% | +48.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.6% | -28.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.8% | -19.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 36.4%, Young adults (25–44) 20.4%, Children (0–14) 19.6%, Youth (15–24) 11.8%, Seniors (65+) 11.4%

**Marital status** — Married 54.7%, Never married 30.7%, Divorced 9.5%, Separated 2.4%, Widowed 2.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 16.5% | +7.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 79.6%, England 4.4%, New Zealand 3.0%, South Africa 1.4%

**Ancestry** — English 43.3%, Australian 35.3%, Scottish 16.6%, Irish 15.7%, German 6.9%, Dutch 3.9%, Italian 2.6%, Chinese 1.0%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.4% | -9.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 92.3%, Italian 0.3%

## Religion

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 57.3% | +127.6% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 57.3%, Christianity 35.0%, Not stated 6.8%, Buddhism 0.9%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 61.1% | +31.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 23.2% | +70.8% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 5.85 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 3 | — |
| Average school size | 617 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,052 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 61.1%, Year 10 21.3%, Year 11 7.6%, Year 9 or below 4.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 33.6%, Bachelor degree 24.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 18.2%, Postgraduate degree 5.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.2%, Certificate I / II 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 18.2%, Engineering & related 14.8%, Health 14.2%, Society & culture 10.9%, Architecture & building 10.0%, Education 9.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.3%, Agriculture & environment 3.1%, Creative arts 3.1%, Natural & physical sciences 2.7%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $851 | +56.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,148 | +59.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,121 | +48.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 12.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 23.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 35.7%, $650–$1,499 25.8%, $4,000 or more 15.5%, Under $650 9.5%, $3,000–$3,999 8.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 36.5%, $650–$1,499 34.5%, $1,500–$2,999 17.0%, $3,000 or more 5.8%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 23.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.2% | +7.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 8.6%, Arthritis 6.9%, Other condition 6.7%, Mental health 5.2%, Cancer 2.4%, Diabetes 2.2%, Heart disease 1.5%, Lung condition 1.1%, Stroke 0.7%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 67.9%, One condition 18.6%, Two conditions 3.4%, Three or more 1.4%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 18.3% | +3.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 9.8% | +5.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.7% | -25.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 29.3% | -8.2% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 24 | — |
| First Nations median age | 23 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $833 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,374 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.9 | -3.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.5% | -13.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 12.0% | +39.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 62.4%, Couples without children 28.4%, One-parent families 8.5%, Other families 0.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 36.4%, 4 people 19.8%, 3 people 19.1%, 1 person 12.0%, 5 people 6.7%, 6 or more 5.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $468 | +56.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,160 | +42.4% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 13.8% | +20.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 29.7% | +2.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 97.9% | -0.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 86.9% | -4.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 57.2%, Owned outright 29.7%, Rented 13.8%, Not stated 1.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 97.9%, Flat or apartment 2.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 37.5%, 3 bedrooms 35.0%, 5 or more 14.5%, 2 bedrooms 8.8%, 1 bedroom 3.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 48.7%, $550–$749 28.2%, $200–$349 15.4%, $750 or more 7.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 34.0%, $3,000 or more 24.1%, $1,000–$1,799 19.8%, Under $1,000 14.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 17.4% | +132.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.3% | -31.2% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 80 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 61.2%, Worked at home 17.4%, Car (passenger) 3.9%, Walked 1.7%, Bus 1.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.1%, 3 vehicles 23.7%, 4 or more 21.9%, 1 vehicle 14.0%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 41.3% | +26.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 8.3% | +225.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | -58.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.6% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 51.9% | -1.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 20.2%, Health care & social assistance 15.2%, Education & training 9.9%, Retail trade 7.7%, Accommodation & food 6.9%, Professional & technical 6.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.6%, Public administration & safety 3.2%, Manufacturing 3.0%, Other services 3.0%, Transport & warehousing 2.8%, Finance & insurance 2.6%, Mining 2.4%, Administrative & support 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Wholesale trade 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 20.0%, Managers 17.6%, Technicians & trades 14.2%, Clerical & administrative 12.2%, Community & personal service 11.4%, Labourers 10.9%, Sales workers 8.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.2%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 3 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 15.1% | — |

## Schools serving Yandina Creek

3 schools, 1,851 students, average ICSEA 1,052.

By sector: Government 2, Independent 1

By type: Primary 2, Combined 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Coolum Beach Christian College | Independent | Combined | 2.2 km | 491 |
| Coolum State School | Government | Primary | 5.2 km | 1,004 |
| North Arm State School | Government | Primary | 6.0 km | 356 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL33203/yandina-creek