Yarraden

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 28.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is older than most, with a typical age of 46 and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 84.9% identify with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry. Only 13.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. While 9.4% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is largely secular, with 54.7% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family and household incomes of $1,437 are well below the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $843, which is about the same as the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 18.9% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care and volunteering are uncommon here, with 0.0% of people providing unpaid care and only 7.3% volunteering, both of which are well below state levels.

There are 15 First Nations people in the area. They have a typical personal income of $824 and a typical age of 32, both of which are well above the national figures.

Families are typically couples, with 51.5% being couples without children and 42.4% with children. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rent at just $99, which is far below the national average of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This helps explain why 25.0% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 94.4%, though the unemployment rate of 10.5% is well above the national average. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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