Yowah

Yowah is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 62 and 43.7% of the population aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 5.6%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar small areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the primary language here, with 88.9% of people using only English at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the Queensland average of 13.2%.

A large proportion of the community—44.4%—reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas; only 3.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 29.9% finished Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes in Yowah are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly household income of just $491. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 46% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, with 15.9% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 34.2%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, and 5.9% have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 7.9% of the community, well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 56, which is far older than the national median age of 24.

The area is dominated by people living alone, who make up 60% of households—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are small, with a typical of 1.6 people per home.

Housing is mostly stable and affordable, with 71.4% of homes owned outright and a typical weekly rent of only $100. Almost all residents live in separate houses.

The community is car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. However, 26.9% of workers work from home, which is far above the Queensland average of 14.1%.

Residents tend to stay put in Yowah, with only 24.4% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is very high at 20%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 29.9% of adults are working or looking for work, with mining and construction being the main industries.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or health service, there are no groceries or schools within walking distance. This results in a walkability score that shows the area is mostly car-dependent.