Yakamia

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 28.4% of people aged 65 and over. This is much higher than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 17.4% of the population.

About 22.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though well below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87% of the community. While 9% use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

Many residents identify as having no religion, at 44.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 46.2%.

Typical schooling levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 42% of residents completing Year 12. However, the area has more schools per 1,000 children than most similar places.

Household and personal incomes are well below the state and national figures. For example, the typical weekly household income is $1,232, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are common here; 38.2% of people have a long-term health condition, and 11.5% need help with daily activities. Both figures are far above the national average.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the community, with 22% of people volunteering—well above both the state and national figures. About 12.6% of residents provide unpaid care.

There are 112 First Nations people in Yakamia, which is more than 88% of similar areas. Typical personal income for this group is $489, and Year 12 completion is far below the national figure.

The community has a high number of people living alone (33.7%) and a higher proportion of one-parent families (16.8%) compared to most similar areas. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Renters make up 33.4% of the community, which is well above the state average. While 81.4% of homes are separate houses, typical weekly rent is $320.

Access to public transport is high, with 97.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 9.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Yakamia is a dynamic area where 43.9% of people moved in the last five years, a rate well above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.5% of the population.

The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state and national figures. The most common industries are health care, retail, and hospitality.

The area is very walkable, with 89.7% of homes within 15 minutes of a school—far above the state average. Most residents can also reach parks and groceries within a short walk.