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Yuruga
108 km²
Full-time employment is very high in Yuruga, where 81.1% of the workforce is employed in full-time roles. This small community has a population of 64 people and is notably older than most, with a typical resident aged 50. It is a stable, residential area where a high proportion of people own their homes outright and many have deep roots in the region. The community is largely centered around agriculture and management, with a strong presence of Italian and Australian ancestry.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50 and no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 15.6% of the area, which is well below the Queensland average of 18.7%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 4.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Italian ancestry is common here, accounting for 39.1% of the population.
English is the only language used at home by 93.8% of residents. No one in the community speaks a language other than English at home, a figure far below the national average.
The community is strongly religious, with 85.9% of people identifying as Christian. Only 4.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than average, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, 51.0% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in many similar areas.
Typical weekly household income is $1,666, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are in very good health, with only 10.9% having a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 32.7% of people providing this care, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is very low at 8.2%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families are the norm here, with 45.0% of households containing couples with children. People living alone are far less common than in the rest of Australia, making up only 14.8% of homes.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 100% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 48.1% of homes owned outright, while typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $165.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work. Working from home is common, with 24.3% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the Queensland average.
The population is very stable, as only 17.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Work is centered on the land, with 56.8% of people employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 71.4% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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