Yarranlea

The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than both the state and national figures. About 6.1% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national average.

Yarranlea is entirely composed of people born in Australia, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Religion is very common here, with 82.9% of people identifying as Christians. This is far above the national figure, where 38.9% of people report no religion.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal income is $820, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 32.9% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Conversely, no one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 38.5% of people caring for children, which is far above the national average of 26.3%.

There are five First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than the national typical age of 24. Their typical personal income of $949 is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, and 72.3% of families consist of couples with children. Very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate detached house with three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent here, as 41.4% of homes are owned outright and 34.5% have a mortgage.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive to the city takes roughly two hours.

About 33.3% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 75.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

Yarranlea is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.