Yathroo

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 43. While seniors are well represented, the number of children is far above the national figure, and there is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry are the most common. About 13.4% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. While 9.8% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national figure.

Half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average and far above the national figure. The remaining population is largely Christian.

Educational attainment is strong, with 63.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 31.4% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Typical household and personal incomes are higher than the national figure. Weekly household income is a little above the state average, and 23.3% of homes earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy good health, with far fewer long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than most other areas. About 82.9% of people report having no long-term health conditions at all.

Community spirit is high, with 25% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, as the proportion of Defence Force veterans is much higher than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families are the norm here, with 52.4% of homes being couples with children and very few people living alone. One-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 86.7% of dwellings fitting this description. Homes are typically large, and 43.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 55.1% of people work from home, a figure far above the state and national averages.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 42.1% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Employment is very strong, with 78.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and over half of the workforce are managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.