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Yungaburra
4 km²
A car-dependent way of life defines Yungaburra, where most people rely on their own vehicles to get around. It is a far older community than the national average, with a third of residents aged 65 or over. This shift toward a senior population is reflected in the homes, as half are now owned outright. While the total population shrank significantly since 2016, the area remains a quiet residential hub in the Tablelands.
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The typical resident is 53, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. This is reflected in the age structure, where seniors make up 33.2% of the population, while children under 15 have fallen to 13.4%.
English is the most common ancestry at 48%, followed by Australian and Irish. While 17% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home fell to 3.1% since 2016, which is far below the national figure.
Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 47.8% identifying as Christian and 42.8% reporting no religion. This last figure is well above the national average.
The community is well-qualified, with 22% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,278, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week rose to 9.2% since 2016.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.5%.
Participation in unpaid work is high, with 31.9% of people doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also very common, with 25.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure.
Homes are smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which rose to 27.5%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 93.8% of all dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 50.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and 10.8% of the workforce now works from home.
The community has seen significant movement, with 40.4% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas fell to 1.7%.
Working or looking for work is common for 53.2% of adults, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.
While the area is mostly car-dependent, it is surprisingly walkable for basic needs. More homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries compared to the state average.