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Yornaning
115 km²
Few places are as isolated as Yornaning, a small Western Australian settlement where every single home relies on a car to get around. The community of 49 people is remarkably family-oriented, with a very high proportion of children and a strong culture of volunteering. It is a place where most residents were born in Australia and few have a university education. This creates a distinct character where traditional roots and local support are more common than the trends seen in larger towns.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, the area has a very high share of children under 15 at 26.5%, and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0% of residents born overseas, far below the figures for Western Australia and the nation. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with 0% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national averages.
About 42.9% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the state average and well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.8%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,312. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national averages.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 22.4% reporting a long-term health condition. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Volunteering is exceptionally common here, with 50% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also frequent, with 33.3% of people caring for children and 16.7% providing other unpaid care.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The small number of First Nations residents in the broader area are far older and earn much less than the state average.
The area has a high number of people living alone at 39.1%, far above the national average. Because of this, the typical home is smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per household.
Home ownership is very high, with 56.5% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. However, renting is also common at 43.5%, though weekly rents are much lower than the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. It is a long way from the city, with a typical drive time of 114 minutes.
The population is relatively stable, though 38% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the Western Australian average.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and there is 0% unemployment. Many residents work in health care, agriculture, or public administration.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, although some homes are near a park.
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