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Yandanooka
238 km²
A tiny population of just 30 people makes Yandanooka one of the smallest areas at this level. This is a mature community where the typical resident is 55, far older than the national figure of 38. Most people here are born in Australia and speak English, living in a place where 50% of residents report no religion. It is a quiet, stable pocket of the state with very little movement in or out over the last five years.
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The community is notably older than most, with far fewer children under 15 than the state average. A high number of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.
Everyone in Yandanooka was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national proportions of overseas-born residents.
The area is linguistically uniform, with no one using a language other than English at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.
Half of the residents have no religion, a proportion that is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and far fewer completing Year 12 compared to the state average.
Personal incomes are far above the national figure, with 18.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. However, typical household incomes are well below those seen across the state.
Residents are in good health, with far fewer people having a long-term health condition or needing help with daily activities compared to the national average.
Participation is very high, with far more people volunteering and caring for children than in most areas. This is also a place with a very high number of former Defence Force members.
The First Nations population is very small. Those identified as First Nations are far younger than the national average and earn a typical personal income that is about the same as the national figure.
The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 54.2% of families. In contrast, there are no one-parent families here.
Home-loan payments are among the lowest at this level and are far below the state and national averages.
While there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas, no one uses these services to commute to work.
The community is very stable, as far fewer people have moved into the area in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.
The local workforce is highly active, with a rate of people working or looking for work far above the national figure. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, often in managerial roles.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.
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