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Yass Surrounds vs West Belconnen

Name: Yass Surrounds vs West Belconnen — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 22 km apart · Yass Surrounds profile · West Belconnen profile

Yass Surrounds West Belconnen

Yass Surrounds is a larger, residential area where the typical resident is 43, while West Belconnen is sparsely populated with a typical age of 37. There are stark differences in their populations; 44% of people in West Belconnen were born overseas compared to 11.2% in Yass Surrounds. Yass Surrounds has a much higher share of children under 15 (20%) and seniors aged 65 and over (16.8%), whereas West Belconnen has no residents in either group. Incomes are well higher in West Belconnen, where typical household weekly pay is $3,750 compared to $2,575 in Yass Surrounds.

Both areas share very similar weather patterns, with nearly identical average maximum and minimum temperatures. This common climate sits alongside contrasting daily lives: Yass Surrounds is far more likely to have homes within a 15-minute walk of a school (23.6%) or groceries (19%), while West Belconnen has no homes with such access. However, West Belconnen has far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents, at 40.0 compared to 15.5 in Yass Surrounds.

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Where they differ most

Born overseas: 32.8 pts higher in West Belconnen Population: 12,688 larger in Yass Surrounds Under 15: 20.0 pts higher in Yass Surrounds No religion: 18.8 pts higher in Yass Surrounds Aged 65+: 16.8 pts higher in Yass Surrounds

Demographics & Identity

Population in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +12,688 larger in Yass Surrounds

12,713 66th pct 25 0th pct

Median age in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +6 yrs older in Yass Surrounds

43 yrs 71st pct 37 yrs 36th pct

Age structure

21.0% Young adults (25–44) +43.0 pts ▸ 64.0%

31.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.3 pts 24.0%

20.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%

16.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%

11.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

57.0% Married ◂ +14.9 pts 42.1%

28.3% Never married +24.3 pts ▸ 52.6%

8.6% Divorced ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

3.2% Widowed ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.9% Separated ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Yass Surrounds West Belconnen

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.9% Australia ◂ +46.9 pts 36.0%

3.8% England ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

1.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.5% Australian ◂ +7.5 pts 36.0%

43.3% English ◂ +27.3 pts 16.0%

14.0% Irish ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%

12.7% Scottish ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%

2.0% Dutch +10.0 pts ▸ 12.0%

4.5% German ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

2.5% Italian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

0.8% Chinese ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.7% English only ◂ +38.7 pts 52.0%

0.3% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

48.5% Christianity ◂ +36.5 pts 12.0%

42.8% No religion ◂ +18.8 pts 24.0%

7.2% Not stated +16.8 pts ▸ 24.0%

0.5% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

9 88th pct —

Schools/1k kids in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

3.54 75th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +18 more in Yass Surrounds

23 57th pct 5 10th pct

Students in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

684 25th pct —

Avg size in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

76 5th pct —

ICSEA in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

1,060 69th pct —

Highest year of school

63.7% Year 12 ◂ +21.6 pts 42.1%

19.3% Year 10 ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%

5.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

5.3% Year 11 ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

26.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.7 pts 23.1%

24.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%

15.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%

11.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

5.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

1.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.9% Management & commerce ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%

15.0% Society & culture ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%

11.3% Engineering & related ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

8.4% Health ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

8.4% Education ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

6.8% Architecture & building ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

6.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

4.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

3.5% Creative arts ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

3.4% Information technology ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

3.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +$196 higher in West Belconnen

$1,129 87th pct $1,325 93rd pct

Household income in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +$1,175 higher in West Belconnen

$2,575 90th pct $3,750 100th pct

Family income in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +$1,583 higher in West Belconnen

$2,916 87th pct $4,499 100th pct

Household income distribution

26.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%

26.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%

17.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%

14.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%

8.3% Under $650 ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

27.5% $650–$1,499 +19.8 pts ▸ 47.4%

30.2% Under $650 ◂ +30.2 pts 0.0%

26.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%

8.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Arthritis ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

8.8% Asthma ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

8.7% Mental health ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

8.6% Other condition ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

3.8% Heart disease ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.6% Diabetes ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

3.4% Cancer ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.3% None ◂ +18.3 pts 44.0%

20.6% One condition ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%

6.1% Two conditions ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

2.7% Three or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +267 larger in Yass Surrounds

270 62nd pct 3 1st pct

Median age in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +15 yrs older in Yass Surrounds

28 yrs 76th pct 13 yrs 0th pct

Median income in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +$512 higher in West Belconnen

$863 80th pct $1,375 100th pct

Household income in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +$5,267 higher in West Belconnen

$2,733 91st pct $8,000 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +0.9 larger in West Belconnen

2.8 79th pct 3.7 100th pct

Family composition

63.7% Couples with children +7.7 pts ▸ 71.4%

28.4% Couples without children +14.5 pts ▸ 42.9%

7.5% One-parent families ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

36.7% 2 people ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%

18.0% 4 people ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%

16.2% 1 person ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%

15.3% 3 people ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%

9.4% 5 people ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

4.6% 6 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +$250 higher in Yass Surrounds

$400 62nd pct $150 0th pct

Mortgage in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

$2,275 78th pct —

People / bedroom in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +0.20 higher in West Belconnen

0.80 29th pct 1.00 90th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +48.6 pts 0.0%

36.9% Owned outright ◂ +36.9 pts 0.0%

9.9% Rented ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

3.5% Other tenure ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

1.1% Not stated ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

98.3% Separate house +1.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

0.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other dwelling ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

29.8% 3 bedrooms +70.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

39.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +39.9 pts 0.0%

18.0% 5 or more ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%

8.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

2.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

0.6% Studio / none ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +49 more in Yass Surrounds

49 58th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +3.85 more in Yass Surrounds

3.85 43rd pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +39.9 more in Yass Surrounds

39.9 16th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +24 more in Yass Surrounds

24 86th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

— 56 94th pct

Drive to city in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

— 19 37th pct

Reach 30 min in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

— 25 0th pct

Reach 45 min in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

— 25 0th pct

How people get to work

2.9% Walked +63.8 pts ▸ 66.7%

59.7% Car (driver) ◂ +59.7 pts 0.0%

19.2% Worked at home ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%

3.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

0.3% Bus ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +40.6 pts 0.0%

22.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

19.4% 4 or more ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%

16.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

0.7% No vehicle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

11.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +21.6 pts ▸ 33.3%

19.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +19.9 pts 0.0%

11.8% Construction ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

8.9% Education & training ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

8.8% Professional & technical ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

8.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

4.8% Retail trade ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

4.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

3.2% Other services ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.9% Manufacturing ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.1% Administrative & support ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

25.2% Managers +24.8 pts ▸ 50.0%

6.7% Labourers +18.3 pts ▸ 25.0%

21.9% Professionals ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%

13.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

13.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%

9.0% Community & personal service ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

5.1% Sales workers ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

3.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

9 86th pct —

IRSD decile in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

10 100th pct —

IER decile in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

10 100th pct —

IEO decile in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

8 71st pct —

IRSAD score in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

1,092 85th pct —

ERP in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +13,324 higher in Yass Surrounds

13,346 64th pct 22 0th pct

Growth in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen

5.3% 57th pct —

Businesses in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +2,073 higher in Yass Surrounds

2,079 86th pct 6 0th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +36 higher in Yass Surrounds

927 55th pct 891 52nd pct

Max temp in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +0.3 higher in Yass Surrounds

21.4 32nd pct 21.1 30th pct

Min temp in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +0.5 higher in Yass Surrounds

7.5 6th pct 7.0 3rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +0.6 higher in Yass Surrounds

1.4 7th pct 0.8 3rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +1.1 more in Yass Surrounds

1.7 8th pct 0.6 1st pct

15-min city in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +21.7 pts higher in Yass Surrounds

21.7% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +19.0 pts higher in Yass Surrounds

19.0% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +15.8 pts higher in Yass Surrounds

15.8% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +23.6 pts higher in Yass Surrounds

23.6% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +16.9 pts higher in Yass Surrounds

26.0% 5th pct 9.1% 0th pct

Walk to health in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +9.3 pts higher in Yass Surrounds

9.3% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +24.5 more in West Belconnen

15.5 58th pct 40.0 86th pct

Intersections/km² in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +6 higher in West Belconnen

0 5th pct 7 20th pct

Mean slope in Yass Surrounds in West Belconnen +2.0 pts higher in Yass Surrounds

6.7% 69th pct 4.7% 38th pct

Compare Yass Surrounds with nearby areas

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Compare West Belconnen with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Yass Surrounds vs West Belconnen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/101061542/yass-surrounds/vs/801011144/west-belconnen