Yornup

The area is far older than the national figure, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population, there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 23.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.3% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language used at home for 76.6% of people. While the use of other languages is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.

About 39.4% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 27.7%, which is much lower than the national figure.

Formal qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 3.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and the most common fields of study are agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,406, which is a little below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and typical personal income is lower than in most similar areas.

Residents are slightly less likely to need help with daily activities or have long-term health conditions than the state average. Mental health conditions are reported much less often here than across Australia.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.1% of people pitching in, well above the national figure. This high level of participation is seen alongside a higher-than-average rate of people who served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

About 29% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Family homes are often larger, with 53% of households consisting of couples with children.

Every single home in Yornup is a separate house, and 54.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $150.

Car use is essential as every home has at least one vehicle, and 32.4% have four or more. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is very stable, with only 23.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 43.2% of the workforce. Full-time employment is much higher than most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Yornup is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.