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Yarragadee

238 km²

Far higher proportions of seniors live in Yarragadee than in the rest of the state, with 44.8% of the population aged 65 and over. This sparsely populated area is an older and more affluent community than most, where the typical resident is 47 and personal incomes are far above the national figure. It is a highly educated and active place, though it is almost entirely dependent on cars for every daily need.

Yarragadee's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The community is far older than the national average, and children under 15 make up only 10.3% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with no residents born overseas and a combined English and Australian ancestry of over 100%.

English is the only language used at home, placing the area far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

About a quarter of residents report no religion, which is far below the state figure of 42.9%.

Education levels are among the highest for similar areas, with 90% of residents completing Year 12 and 45% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

The area is wealthy, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,375 that is far above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with far fewer long-term health conditions than the national figure, although mental health conditions are a little above the state average.

Volunteering is exceptionally common, with 95% of people participating, a figure far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes in Yarragadee are a little larger than the state and national average, with typically 2.8 people per household.

There are slightly fewer people per bedroom than the national figure, at 0.70.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely car-reliant.

About 29.6% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the state figure of 39%.

The workforce is very active, with 95% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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