Yarrabah

This is a very young community where 95.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The typical age is just 25, which is far younger than the Queensland average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 5.1% of the population.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with 97.1% born locally. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for people born overseas.

Language diversity is very high, as 78.5% of people use another language at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. Despite this, very few people speak little or no English.

Faith is common here, with 85% of residents identifying as Christian. This means the 10.4% who have no religion is far below the state figure of 41.2%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 28.3% of people completing Year 12. Only 2.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly personal income of $337. This is far below the national figure of $805, and typical family incomes are also far below the state average.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with 20.6% having one, compared to 28.8% across Queensland. Only 2.8% of the population has a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 49.8% of people caring for children—far above the national figure of 26.3%. However, only 7.1% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national average.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the population, and 79.7% speak a First Nations language. The unemployment rate for this group is among the highest at this level at 38.4%.

Homes are very large, with an average of 4.5 people per home, far above the national figure of 2.5. One-parent families are also very common, making up 42.6% of households.

Rental properties dominate, with 78.6% of homes rented—far above the national figure of 30.6%. Typical weekly rent is $150, which is far below the national figure of $375.

Many homes lack a vehicle, with 28.5% having no motor vehicle, far above the national figure of 7.4%. Most people get to work by car, though 13.3% walk.

The population is very stable, with only 12.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 36.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 37.2%.

Daily essentials are hard to reach on foot, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. Only 14.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.