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Yuroke (Northern Metropolitan)
180 km²
A huge influx of young families and overseas arrivals has shaped Yuroke into a rapidly growing hub. The population grew 47% since 2016, and the area is now noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged just 32. It is a diverse community where nearly half of the people were born overseas, and most live in large, detached family homes. This combination of young ages and high cultural diversity makes it one of the most distinct areas in the region.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
31 schools within reach make Yuroke (Northern Metropolitan) convenient for families.
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Yuroke is very young, with children under 15 making up 25.1% of the population—a figure well above the national average. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here than in most other areas.
Overseas born residents make up 45% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian and Italian ancestries are common, alongside a strong Australian and English heritage.
Language diversity is very high, with 56.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and Punjabi and Arabic are the most common non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is high here; only 14.7% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Islam are the most common faiths.
More adults here have completed Year 12 than in most other areas. While the share of people with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average, it has risen by 5.8 points since 2016.
Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, though typical personal incomes are slightly lower. Weekly family incomes have risen by $342 since 2016.
The community is generally healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health or mental health conditions compared to the state and national averages.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 31.2% of people caring for children—well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen since 2016 and is now well below the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. This is well above the national average and is consistent with the high number of couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.1% of dwellings being detached. Almost all homes have three or more bedrooms, and very few are owned outright compared to other areas.
Most people rely on cars, with only 2.2% commuting by public transport. While working from home has risen sharply to 17.7%, the area has far fewer public transport stops per person than the state average.
The community is highly mobile, with 48.9% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average and reflects the high number of recent overseas arrivals.
Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, though the unemployment rate of 7.3% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health, construction, and transport.
While most homes are within a short walk of parks and schools, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services.