Yelverton

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, there are far fewer seniors here than in most similar areas.

International ties are strong, with 27.8% of people born overseas, a figure about the same as the national average. English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 23.6% of residents were born in England.

English is the primary language for 81.9% of the community. While 5.6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, everyone in the community speaks English to some level.

More than half of the population (52.8%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, at 63.8%, which is well above the state and national figures. However, only 10% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Personal incomes are high here, with a typical weekly income of $1,031, which is well above the national figure of $805. Typical family incomes are also slightly above the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported at 16.7%, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Conversely, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 26.7% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. This active nature is also seen in the 31.7% of people providing unpaid childcare.

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

Families with children are common, making up 58.5% of households. Very few people live alone, and there are no one-parent families in the community.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 91.7% of these have three or more bedrooms. While rents are well below the national average, typical home-loan payments are much higher at $2,492 a month.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 45.8% of households own three cars.

Recent migration is a major feature, with 30% of the population arriving from overseas recently, which is far above the national figure of 14.5%.

The area has a strong workforce, with 70% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. No one in the community is currently unemployed.

Yelverton is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.