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Yorketown
2 km²
An older population marks Yorketown, where the typical resident is 56, far above the national figure of 38. The community has grown by 20% since 2011, but this growth is shaped by a rise in seniors and people living alone. It is a very walkable town with a high proportion of residents who own their homes outright. The area feels settled and stable, with very few new arrivals from overseas or other parts of the country.
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The community is far older than most areas, with 36.4% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.1% of the population, which is well below the South Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.9% of the population. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, German and Irish.
English is the primary language, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 48.9%, though the number of people reporting no religion rose 22 points since 2011 to reach 37.8%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The number of people who completed Year 12 also fell slightly since 2011 to 31.2%.
Typical incomes are far below the national figure, with the usual household earning $811 a week. Only 4.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than the state average.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 44.5% of people, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 14.1%.
Volunteering is very high at 27.7%, far above the national figure, though this is a drop from 2011. A higher than usual 26.7% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 1.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 43.7% of people live alone, a figure far above the state average.
Home ownership is very strong, with 50.7% of homes owned outright. Rent is also much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $200.
Cars are the main way to get around, and 61.5% of workers drive to work. However, 8.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than in most similar areas.
The population is very stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in the most recent census.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to the state average, at 40.1%. The most common industries for those employed are retail trade, accommodation and food services.
The town is very walkable, with 99.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 94.8% near health services. This far exceeds the state average for accessibility to basic amenities.