Yerra

Yerra is far older than both Queensland and Australia, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 32.7% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 are rare, representing just 6.4% of the community.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 3.6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language here, spoken by 91.8% of the community. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.3% of residents report having no religion, which is slightly lower than the national figure.

While 21% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national average at 33%. Qualifications are often in engineering, society and culture, or health.

Incomes in Yerra are much lower than in most other areas, with a typical household earning $1,138 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 37.3% of residents. This is well above the national average, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

A high proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 7.1%, which is well above the national figure. However, the volunteering rate is among the lowest for similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families here tend to be smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. About 46.7% of households are couples with children, and 40.2% are couples without children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 54.3% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than usual, typically costing $240 per week.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 76.7% of households owning two or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the Queensland average.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 66.7%, though only 55% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include agriculture, health, and education.

Yerra is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.