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Yoongarillup

26 km²

Older residents dominate the landscape in Yoongarillup, where the typical person is 58. This small community of 79 people is characterized by large, detached homes and a high proportion of seniors, with 21.5% aged 65 and over. While most people are born in Australia, there is a notable presence of overseas-born residents. It is a quiet, car-dependent area where many people work in agriculture or from home.

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Demographics & Identity

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The community is far older than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up only 11.4% of the population. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 39.2%

Young adults (25–44) 22.8%

Seniors (65+) 21.5%

Children (0–14) 11.4%

Youth (15–24) 8.9%

79 Population —

58 yrs Median age — Here 58 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.0% First Nations — Here 0.0% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

21.5% Aged 65+ — Here 21.5% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

11.4% Under 15 — Here 11.4% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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About 15.2% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though far below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

15.2% Born overseas — Here 15.2% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Languages

English only 89.9%

3.8% Other language — Here 3.8% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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About 53.2% of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 38.0% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure.

Religion

Christianity 55%
No religion 39%
Not stated 6%

38.0% No religion — Here 38.0% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Education levels are lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most adults have a Certificate III or IV, and 40.0% completed Year 12.

Year 9 or below 11.4%

Schools nearby

0.0% Bachelor+ — Here 0.0% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

40.0% Year 12 — Here 40.0% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Typical weekly personal income is $606, which is much lower than the national figure of $805. However, 21.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

$1,424 Household income — Here $1,424 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$606 Personal income — Here $606 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,399 Family income — Here $1,399 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

4.2% High earners Here 4.2% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

21.9% High-income homes Here 21.9% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.0% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 13.9%.

38.0% Health condition Here 38.0% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

13.9% Mental health Here 13.9% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

6.3% Needs assistance — Here 6.3% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Unpaid care for children is very common, affecting 36.6% of people. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members, at 12.7%.

14.1% Volunteering — Here 14.1% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

12.7% Unpaid carers — Here 12.7% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

36.6% Unpaid child care — Here 36.6% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

12.7% Defence service Here 12.7% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

21.1% Housework 15h+ — Here 21.1% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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

0 First Nations people

Family & Households

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Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Family types

Couples without children 51%
Couples with children 46%
One-parent families 4%

2.6 Household size —

4.2% One-parent — Here 4.2% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

9.4% Living alone — Here 9.4% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every single home in Yoongarillup is a separate house, and 90.6% have three or more bedrooms. Outright ownership is well above the state average at 34.4%.

Tenure

Owned with a mortgage 46%
Owned outright 39%
Rented 14%

$270 Rent — Here $270 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,950 Mortgage — Here $1,950 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.70 People / bedroom — Here 0.70 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

12.5% Renting — Here 12.5% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

34.4% Owned outright — Here 34.4% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commuting via transit. About 20.8% of the workforce operates from home.

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

20.8% Work from home — Here 20.8% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The population is relatively stable, with 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

26.7% Recent movers — Here 26.7% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 37.7% of workers. While 74.6% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is far below the state average.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 37.7%

Retail trade 7.5%

Rental & real estate 7.5%

Mining 5.7%

Construction 5.7%