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Yungaburra

20 km²

Yungaburra is characterised by a notably older population, somewhat more residents than usual and household incomes a little below the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,272▲ +14.0%since 2011Median age53 yrs▲ +15.2%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.1%People aged 65 and over32.5%Children under 1514.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–47979

Age structure

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (29%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)32.5%
Older adults (45–64)29.7%
Young adults (25–44)17.0%
Children (0–14)14.5%
Youth (15–24)7.6%

Marital status

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married50%
  • Never married27%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed8%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia76.8%
England5.7%
New Zealand2.8%
Philippines0.7%
South Africa0.5%
Italy0.4%

Language

People using another language at home3.1%

Language used at home

In Yungaburra, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only92.1%
Mandarin0.4%
Italian0.2%
Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion44.3%

Religious affiliation

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (48%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity51%
  • No religion48%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1249.8%

Highest year of school

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Year 12 at 53%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (10%).

Year 1249.8%
Year 1028.6%
Year 9 or below9.0%
Year 116.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$722▲ +45.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,296▲ +40.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,638▲ +53.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.7%

Household income distribution

In Yungaburra, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49931.3%
$1,500–$2,99925.4%
Under $65019.4%
$3,000–$3,9998.5%
$4,000 or more7.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.4%People with a mental health condition8.6%People needing help with daily activities5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis12.3%
Mental health8.6%
Other condition8.4%
Asthma7.1%
Heart disease6.4%
Diabetes4.7%
Cancer4.1%
Lung condition2.5%
Stroke1.4%
Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.1%People providing unpaid care13.2%People caring for children unpaid22.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -8.3%since 2011One-parent families12.9%

Family composition

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (43%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children45%
  • Couples without children43%
  • One-parent families13%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +16.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,495▲ +12.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting21.3%Homes owned outright51.0%Separate (detached) houses93.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (21%).

  • Owned outright52%
  • Owned with a mortgage25%
  • Rented21%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%) and Other dwelling (1%).

  • Separate house97%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached2%
  • Other dwelling1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)61.9%
Worked at home13.0%
Walked5.0%
Car (passenger)4.5%
Bus1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.9%Labour-force participation54.2%Employed full-time57.4%

Industries people work in

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Education & training (14%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.1%
Education & training13.3%
Construction9.3%
Retail trade9.0%
Accommodation & food8.8%
Public administration & safety8.1%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.7%
Manufacturing5.2%
Professional & technical4.2%
Administrative & support2.9%

Occupations people work in

In Yungaburra, the largest group is Professionals at 22%, followed by Managers (16%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Professionals21.1%
Managers15.4%
Community & personal service13.0%
Technicians & trades12.8%
Clerical & administrative10.7%
Labourers9.5%
Sales workers7.8%
Machinery operators & drivers7.1%

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