People in a de facto relationship

4.6% of people in Yirrkala (L) are in a de facto relationship — among the lowest in the country, less than half the typical urban centre's 13.0%. It ranks 34th from the bottom of 1,816 urban centres nationally.

Among its neighbours it's higher than Umbakumba (L), Angurugu (L) and Galiwinku, but lower than Gapuwiyak (L), Alyangula (L) and Nhulunbuy.

The rate has fallen 2.3 points since 2011 (6.9% → 4.6%), moving against the national rise.