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Yanmah

81 km²

A strong preference for home ownership defines Yanmah, where 55.6% of houses are owned outright. This sparsely populated area is much older than most, with a typical resident aged 53 and nearly a third of the population being seniors. It is a place where many work in agriculture and a high number of residents volunteer. The community is largely residential, consisting entirely of separate houses with very few children.

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The population is far older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 53. Seniors make up 31.7% of the community, while children under 15 are far below the national average at just 5.5%.

People born overseas make up 20% of the population, which is much higher than similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 78.6% of residents. About 14.5% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, although this is still well below the national average.

Over half of the population (50.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 40.7%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,406, which is well below the state figure of $1,815. Only 13% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, and very few high earners make over $2,000 weekly.

A little more than 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than the national figure.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.2% of people helping out, well above the national figure. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling. About 27.8% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 55.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, occurring in only 9.3% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of commuters using a car or working from home. Working from home is far more common here than across Western Australia.

The population is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 54.8% of the workforce. Unemployment is nonexistent at 0.0%, and managers make up the largest occupation group.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. It has a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average.

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