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Yelarbon
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The population of Yelarbon (L) grew by 52% since 2011, adding about 76 people to the community. It is now an older area where the typical resident is 49, far older than the national figure of 38. A significant number of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and many more people now need help with daily activities compared to a decade ago. This small Queensland settlement is defined by its ageing population and a strong connection to the land.
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Indigenous residents make up 18.5% of the community, far above the 4.6% seen across Queensland. The area is much older than most, with 30.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 20 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (86.0%), and the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than in most other areas. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language spoken at home for 88.3% of residents. No one in the community currently uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian (52.7%). Those reporting no religion make up 37.4%, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 2.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 32.8% of residents had Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.
Typical weekly household income is $857, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, and 62.0% of people earn under $650 weekly.
Health challenges are common here, with 41.9% of people living with a long-term condition. About 13.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.
Unpaid care is a key part of local life, as 15.2% of people provide unpaid care—a rate well above the state average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.
One-parent families are much more common here than elsewhere, making up 21.3% of households. About 42.5% of homes are occupied by couples without children.
Most people live in separate houses, and 46.3% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $150.
Cars are essential, as no one in the area commutes by public transport. About 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, and no one reports working from home.
Around 33.3% of the population moved in the last five years, though this is still well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is 14.1%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Local jobs are concentrated in agriculture, retail, and education.
Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. However, no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.