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Yarwun

50 km²

Yarwun is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and a slightly older population.

It also has somewhat more renters than the norm and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 Yarwun, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population89▼ -62.8%since 2011 Median age52 yrs▲ +62.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.4%People aged 65 and over18.0%Children under 1513.5%People in a de facto relationship14.1%▼ -15.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Yarwun, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 45%, followed by Seniors (65+) (16%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).

Older adults (45–64)50.6%

Seniors (65+)18.0%

Young adults (25–44)16.9%

Children (0–14)13.5%

Youth (15–24)12.4%

Marital status

In Yarwun, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (11%).

Married48%
Never married36%
Divorced11%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia85.4%

Ancestry

In Yarwun, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (37%) and Scottish (8%).

Australian47.2%

English44.9%

Scottish10.1%

German7.9%

Irish5.6%

Italian4.5%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only91.0%

Religion

People with no religion42.7%

Religious affiliation

In Yarwun, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (48%).

Christianity52%
No religion48%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.6%

Highest year of school

In Yarwun, the largest group is Year 12 at 35%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (23%).

Year 1232.9%

Year 1031.6%

Year 9 or below21.5%

Year 118.9%

Highest qualification level

In Yarwun, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 70%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Certificate III / IV59.0%

Bachelor degree15.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.3%

Field of qualification

In Yarwun, the largest group is Engineering & related at 64%, followed by Health (24%) and Food, hospitality & personal services (12%).

Engineering & related41.0%

Health15.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$495▼ -27.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,325▼ -19.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,937▲ +7.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.6%

Household income distribution

In Yarwun, the largest group is Under $650 at 23%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65016.2%

$650–$1,49916.2%

$1,500–$2,99916.2%

$3,000–$3,99913.5%

$4,000 or more8.1%

Personal income distribution

In Yarwun, the largest group is Under $650 at 67%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (9%).

Under $65067.1%

$650–$1,49924.1%

$1,500–$2,9998.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.2%People with a mental health condition16.9%People needing help with daily activities10.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Yarwun, the largest group is None at 56%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (14%).

None49.4%

One condition22.5%

Two conditions12.4%

Three or more4.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Yarwun, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (21%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis18.0%

Mental health16.9%

Asthma13.5%

Other condition11.2%

Diabetes7.9%

Lung condition7.9%

Heart disease4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.8%People providing unpaid care19.0%People caring for children unpaid20.3%People who served in the Defence Force6.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework34.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -33.3%since 2011 One-parent families7.9%People living alone32.4%▲ +200.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Yarwun, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (45%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children47%
Couples without children45%
One-parent families9%

Household size

In Yarwun, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people37.8%

1 person32.4%

3 people18.9%

4 people16.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$225▲ +4.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,040▼ -40.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting27.0%Homes owned outright54.1%Separate (detached) houses89.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms64.9%▼ -26.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Yarwun, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (23%).

Owned outright45%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Rented23%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Yarwun, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 59%, followed by 2 bedrooms (29%) and 4 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms54.1%

2 bedrooms27.0%

4 bedrooms10.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Yarwun, the largest group is $200–$349 at 100%.

$200–$34950.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Yarwun, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 67%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%).

Under $1,00042.9%

$1,800–$2,99921.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Yarwun, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 53%, followed by 1 vehicle (21%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles57.1%

1 vehicle22.9%

3 vehicles14.3%

4 or more14.3%

How people get to work

In Yarwun, the largest group is Car (driver) at 91%, followed by Worked at home (9%).

Car (driver)69.8%

Worked at home7.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.1%Labour-force participation62.0%Employed full-time53.5%

Industries people work in

In Yarwun, the largest group is Other services at 18%, followed by Manufacturing (12%) and Electricity, gas & water (12%).

Other services20.9%

Manufacturing14.0%

Electricity, gas & water14.0%

Accommodation & food14.0%

Transport & warehousing14.0%

Professional & technical14.0%

Health care & social assistance11.6%

Construction9.3%

Administrative & support7.0%

Occupations people work in

In Yarwun, the largest group is Clerical & administrative at 24%, followed by Technicians & trades (19%) and Community & personal service (16%).

Clerical & administrative20.9%

Technicians & trades16.3%

Community & personal service14.0%

Sales workers14.0%

Machinery operators & drivers14.0%

Labourers7.0%

Nearby areas

Callemondah Byellee West Stowe Clinton (Qld)Targinnie Aldoga Beecher New Auckland

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