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East Yuna
499 km²
A huge 39.3% of people volunteer in East Yuna, a rate far above the national figure. This small community of 38 people is notable for having no residents aged 65 or over, making it much younger than most similar areas. It has a high proportion of First Nations people and a strong presence of families with children. Situated in a vast rural landscape, the area is entirely car-dependent with no local shops or schools within walking distance.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 18.4% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The community is quite young, with a typical resident aged 39 and no one aged 65 or over.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots most often cite Australian, English, or Scottish heritage. About 10.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national average.
Around 18.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, no residents speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 47.4%. The proportion of people with no religion is 26.3%, which is far below the state and national figures.
No adults in this area hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the national average. About 48.3% of residents finished Year 12, which is well below the state figure.
The typical weekly household and family income is $1,937, which is slightly below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.
Health is generally good, with no one needing help with daily activities. About 26.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average.
Volunteerism is exceptionally high at 39.3%, though very few people provide unpaid care. Only 17.9% of people care for children unpaid, which is far below the national average.
There are 7 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 49, which is far older than the state and national typical age of 24, and their typical income of $649 is far below national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 3.3 people per household. Two-thirds of families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
The typical home has 0.8 people per bedroom, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes available.
The population is very stable, with only 19% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 60.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national average.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.
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