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Yambacoona

108 km²

A typical personal income of $1,291 per week sets Yambacoona apart as a high-earning area, far exceeding both state and national figures. This sparsely populated community of 41 people is predominantly older, with a typical age of 50. It is a stable place where few residents have moved in recently, and most work in agriculture or management. The area is highly car-dependent, with a workforce that is more likely to be employed full-time than in most other similar areas.

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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 50. It has a very small number of children, and no one here is in a de facto relationship.

About 12.2% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the Tasmanian and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English.

About 39% of people report having no religion, which is similar to the national figure but far below the state average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.7% having completed Year 12.

Typical personal incomes are far above the national and state figures. While typical household income is around the national average, monthly home-loan payments are among the highest at $3,900.

Residents are less likely to have long-term health conditions than most, though mental health conditions are well above the national average. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure, but the area has among the lowest rates of people providing unpaid care or housework.

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

Homes are slightly smaller than the state and national average, with 2.2 people per household.

Living spaces are less crowded than usual, with a typical of 0.7 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 19% of the workforce works from home.

This is a very stable community, with only 12.8% of people moving in the last five years—far fewer than the state and national averages.

Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with a very strong employment rate and no unemployment reported.

Yambacoona is almost entirely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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