Goongerah vs Yalmy

Goongerah and Yalmy are both sparsely populated areas in East Gippsland. Goongerah has 31 residents, while Yalmy is largely non-residential with no people recorded. Those living in Yalmy are far older, with a typical age of 66 compared to 57 in Goongerah. The typical weekly personal income is far higher in Goongerah at $466, whereas it is $225 in Yalmy, though both are far below the national figure.

Daily life is very similar in both places, with both being completely car-dependent. Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, groceries, or health services. This lack of local amenities is consistent across both locations, which also share the same lack of public transport options.