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Yeppoon
10 km²
One of the largest communities at this level, Yeppoon is a coastal town with a notably older population. The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This shift toward a senior community is reflected in the high proportion of people aged 65 and over. It is a place where many residents live alone or in smaller households, creating a distinct demographic profile for the region.
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The area is far older than most, with 25.5% of residents aged 65 or over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 15.1%, which is well below the Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 42.1% and 39.1% respectively.
English is the primary language for 88.2% of the population. Only 4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.2% report having no religion. This figure is about the same as the national average.
Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with 42.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the Australian average of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are lower than most areas. The typical household earns $1,221 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health needs are high here, with 35% of people having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care for children is lower than in most areas. However, the town has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than the national average.
First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. This community is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 19.
The town has a high number of people living alone, at 34.5%, which is well above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.
Homes here tend to be smaller, with 66.3% having three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national average. Renting is more common than usual, accounting for 32.8% of households.
The area is very car-dependent, as 9.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of Australia.
Yeppoon is a dynamic place for movement, with 46.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.
While full-time employment is a little above the national average, the number of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is higher than most areas.
The town is somewhat walkable and has excellent access to green space, with 99.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services is also far above the state average.