Yungaburra

The community is notably older than most areas, with seniors making up 32.5% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.5%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 47.3%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (3.1%), a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A high proportion of residents report no religion (44.3%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 46.8% of the population.

About 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the rate of Year 12 completion is well below the national average at 49.8%.

Typical incomes are lower than the national figures, with households usually earning $1,296 a week. About 15.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is around the middle for its level.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 31.4% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 12.3% of residents.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.1% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of engagement extends to housework, where 30.8% of people do over 15 hours of unpaid work weekly.

First Nations people make up 3.1% of the population, and 20% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 39, far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be smaller, with an average of 2.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (27.3%) and the older age of the population.

Home ownership is very strong, with 51% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Detached houses are the standard, making up 93.9% of all dwellings.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 61.9% of workers driving to work. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, and only 1.2% of people commute via public transport.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at only 1.5%.

About 54.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4. While health services are relatively accessible on foot, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.