Yunta

Yunta is much older than most areas, with 23.3% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 52. This contrasts with a very small child population, as only 10% of residents are under 15, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.7%), and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish. Those born overseas make up 13.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 85% of the community. While 5% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 46.7% of residents identifying as Christian and 43.3% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 31.6% of people completing Year 12. A typical resident holds a Certificate III or IV, and only 12.3% have a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than usual, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,083 compared to the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here, as 38.3% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 8.3% of residents who need help with daily activities.

The community is highly active in volunteering, with 33.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a very strong military connection, with 16.4% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 6.7% of the population, well above the national average of 3.2%. In Yunta, First Nations household income is among the highest for similar areas at $3,750.

A striking 71.4% of people live alone, which is far above the national average of 25.6%. Because of this, homes are small, with a typical occupancy of only 1.5 people per dwelling.

All homes are separate houses, and 60.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. While rental rates are high at 39.3%, the typical weekly rent is very low at just $50.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 20.6% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average of 9.6%.

The population is very stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are high, with 70.6% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. The local workforce is concentrated in agriculture, food services, and transport.

While residents are far from schools and groceries, 70.5% are within a 15-minute walk of health services. The overall walkability score is 3.0, meaning the area is mostly car-dependent.