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Yea
3 km²
Far older than the state and national average, Yea is a retirement-heavy community where the typical resident is 56. It is a place of modest means and high home ownership, with over half of all houses owned outright. The town is very walkable and convenient, with almost every home within easy reach of a park or school. This creates a quiet, stable environment where a large proportion of residents live alone or in their own homes.
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The area is much older than most, with 34.8% of people aged 65 or over—far above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia (80.8%), and the community is far less diverse than the state, with only 10.2% born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (46.6%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.8%.
Education levels are far below the state average, with only 37.1% of people completing Year 12. However, the 13.4% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is higher than in similar areas.
Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $957 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Just 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.
Health challenges are common here; 40.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This includes a high rate of arthritis and mental health conditions.
The community is highly active, with 20.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of people doing significant unpaid housework than in most areas.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 42.5% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
Separate houses make up 95.9% of all homes, and 51.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. While typical rent is $300 a week, this is well below the state average.
Cars are essential as 0% of people commute by public transport. About 14% of the workforce works from home, though this is far below the state average.
Movement into the area is steady, with 38.5% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer people are in the workforce here, with only 45.3% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is slightly higher than the state average.
The town is very walkable, with a score of 6.8. Residents have excellent access to essentials, as almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health service.