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Yeppoon
43 km²
A large population of nearly 19,000 people makes Yeppoon one of the most substantial communities at its level. It is a notably older area, with a typical resident aged 43 and a high proportion of seniors. The town is largely defined by detached houses and families, creating a settled feel. High typical incomes and a strong full-time workforce suggest a prosperous residential hub within the region.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over. About 5.0% of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is slightly above the Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.3% report no religion. This figure is a little below the Queensland average.
The area has a higher share of bachelor degrees than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state and national averages. Roughly 49% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than in similar areas.
Earnings are strong here, with a typical weekly family income of $2,052. Personal incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas, and 13.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
About 30% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is lower than in most similar areas.
More people here provide unpaid childcare than in most similar areas. Volunteering rates are lower than in most similar places, though they remain a little above the national figure.
Families with children make up 51.7% of households, and homes are slightly larger than the national average with 2.4 people per home.
Separate houses are very common, making up 82.4% of dwellings, which is far above the national figure. Renting is less common than in the state, and the typical weekly rent is $340.
The town is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.5% of workers driving to work. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of Australia.
Yeppoon is seeing significant movement, with 46.4% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national average.
Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 60.4%. The most common industries for local workers are health, education, construction, and mining.
While 93.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. Most residents live far from schools, groceries, and public transport.