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Yarrowitch

1,488 km²

Yarrowitch is characterised by household incomes well below most areas, a low share of renters and a somewhat older age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population171▲ +2.4%since 2011Median age52 yrs▲ +13.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.9%People aged 65 and over20.5%Children under 1518.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41313

Age structure

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, followed by Seniors (65+) (20%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)39.8%
Seniors (65+)20.5%
Children (0–14)18.1%
Young adults (25–44)12.9%
Youth (15–24)10.5%

Marital status

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (20%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married58%
  • Never married20%
  • Divorced13%
  • Separated6%
  • Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia76.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only84.8%

Religion

People with no religion21.6%

Religious affiliation

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Christianity at 74%, followed by No religion (26%).

  • Christianity74%
  • No religion26%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1228.9%

Highest year of school

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Year 12 at 37%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (23%).

Year 1228.9%
Year 1027.5%
Year 9 or below18.3%
Year 114.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$681▲ +85.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$900▲ +10.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,312▲ +50.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.7%

Household income distribution

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Under $650 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and $650–$1,499 (25%).

Under $65029.0%
$1,500–$2,99929.0%
$650–$1,49921.7%
$4,000 or more8.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.3%People with a mental health condition2.3%People needing help with daily activities7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Asthma at 18%, followed by Arthritis (15%) and Heart disease (15%).

Asthma8.2%
Arthritis7.0%
Heart disease7.0%
Other condition7.0%
Cancer5.3%
Diabetes5.3%
Mental health2.3%
Stroke2.3%
Lung condition1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers33.6%People providing unpaid care14.4%People caring for children unpaid17.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -23.1%since 2011One-parent families15.9%

Family composition

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Couples without children at 47%, followed by Couples with children (33%) and One-parent families (16%).

  • Couples without children47%
  • Couples with children33%
  • One-parent families16%
  • Other families4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150▲ +66.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$217▼ -23.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting7.2%Homes owned outright40.6%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Other tenure (25%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Other tenure25%
  • Owned with a mortgage22%
  • Rented8%

Types of homes

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Worked at home at 55%, followed by Car (driver) (33%) and Walked (12%).

Worked at home45.2%
Car (driver)27.4%
Walked9.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation55.5%Employed full-time66.7%

Industries people work in

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 71%, followed by Wholesale trade (8%) and Health care & social assistance (7%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing71.4%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Health care & social assistance7.1%
Professional & technical4.8%
Education & training4.8%
Construction3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Yarrowitch, the largest group is Managers at 62%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Professionals (11%).

Managers56.0%
Labourers14.3%
Professionals9.5%
Technicians & trades6.0%
Clerical & administrative4.8%

Nearby areas

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