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Yeelanna
158 km²
A very small population of just 85 people defines Yeelanna, where many residents earn well above the national figure. This is a family-oriented community with a strikingly high proportion of children, who make up over 37% of the population. Most people live in detached houses they own outright and work in agriculture or management. It is a stable, quiet area where very few people have moved in the last five years.
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Children under 15 make up 37.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 41, the community is much younger than most similar areas, with only 7.1% of people aged 65 and over.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the South Australian average of 24.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the main religion for 65.9% of residents. Only 16.5% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 47.5% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly personal incomes are $1,100, which is well above the national figure of $805. While no households earn $3,000 or more a week, nearly 30% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 23.5% have a long-term health condition, and no one reports needing help with daily activities.
Community spirit is very high, with 66.7% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Over half of the population also provides unpaid childcare.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Households are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. While 69.8% are couples with children, a high 44% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.
Everyone lives in a separate house, and 60% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $113.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport options. Many people work from home, accounting for 31.4% of the workforce, which is far above the national figure of 21%.
The community is very stable, as only 6.9% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is very high at 74.3%, and there is no unemployment. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Walking is impractical here, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school. The walkability score is very low at 1.3.
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