Jarrahmond vs Yalmy

Jarrahmond and Yalmy are both sparsely populated areas in East Gippsland. Jarrahmond is the more developed of the two, with a population of 117 people, three schools within 3 km, and a typical weekly income of $612. In contrast, Yalmy is largely non-residential with a population of 0, a typical weekly income of $225, and much steeper terrain, with a mean slope of 17.0% compared to 7.4% in Jarrahmond.

Everyday life in both places is entirely car-dependent. Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, or health services. Residents in both areas face a similar lack of local amenities, and both are far older than the national figure, though the typical resident in Yalmy is far older at 66 than those in Jarrahmond, who are usually 52.