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Yankalilla
33 km²
Seniors make up a huge part of Yankalilla, where 40.8% of the population is aged 65 and over. This community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 58. Many people live alone here, and there is a high rate of long-term health conditions. It is a quiet place where most homes are separate houses, and many residents have moved here in the last five years.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The population is far older than the state and national figures, with very few children under 15. While 40.8% of residents are seniors, only 11.1% are children, which is well below the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.8% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with 95.3% of people using it at home. This is far below the national figure for people using another language, which is only 2.2%.
A large majority of residents report no religion, at 57.9%. This is far above both the state and national figures.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 38.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical weekly incomes are much lower than the national average. The typical household earns $982, which is far below the Australian figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common, as 43.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 11.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
Community spirit is strong, with 21.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care at 15.5%.
There are 9 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $349, which is well below the national figure of $540.
Living arrangements are often solitary, with 37.1% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%.
Separate houses make up 93.1% of the market, far above the national average. A high number of people own their homes outright, at 42.5%.
Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the typical drive time to the city is 55 minutes.
The area has seen significant movement, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 43.9%. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.
Overall crime is lower than in most areas, and the crime rate has fallen by 41.5% over the last five years. Theft is the most common offence.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 64.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. However, only 21.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.