# Yarriambiack

Council (LGA) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic.

Area: 7,326 km²

Typical household incomes in Yarriambiack are much lower than the national figure, with a weekly average of $1,102. This rural community is notably older than most of Australia, as the typical resident is 52 and nearly 30% of the population are seniors. It is a place of stability and ownership, where the majority of people own their homes outright and few have moved recently. The population has shrank by 7.5% since 2011, reflecting a shifting demographic in the region.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 29.2% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 4.6 percentage points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up 15.5% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 6,556 | -7.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 52 yrs | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.7% | +62.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 29.2% | +18.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.5% | -11.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 8.5% | +17.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 29.2%, Older adults (45–64) 28.4%, Young adults (25–44) 17.8%, Children (0–14) 15.5%, Youth (15–24) 9.0%

**Marital status** — Married 49.7%, Never married 28.5%, Divorced 9.5%, Widowed 8.4%, Separated 3.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.8% of people born here and only 6.7% born overseas, a rate far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 6.7% | +7.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 84.8%, England 1.5%, New Zealand 0.8%, India 0.6%, Philippines 0.5%, Nepal 0.2%, South Africa 0.1%, China 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 43.9%, English 39.4%, Scottish 11.1%, Irish 10.5%, German 9.3%, Italian 1.3%, Indian 0.9%, Dutch 0.8%, Filipino 0.5%, Chinese 0.4%, Greek 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.0%

## Language

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the population. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.9% | +30.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.4% | +1.8% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 89.7%, Greek 0.2%, Punjabi 0.2%, Tagalog 0.1%, Hindi 0.1%, Mandarin 0.1%, Italian 0.1%

## Religion

Most residents identify as Christian (52.1%), while those with no religion make up 36.8%. The proportion of people with no religion rose significantly by 21 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 36.8% | +131.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 52.1%, No religion 36.8%, Not stated 9.2%, Hinduism 0.5%, Other religions 0.5%, Islam 0.5%, Buddhism 0.5%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 33.8% of residents completing Year 12, though this rose 8 percentage points since 2011. Just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.8% | +31.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 9.9% | +38.4% since 2011 |
| Schools | 12 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 11.78 | — |
| School enrolments | 856 | — |
| Average school size | 71 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 961 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 33.8%, Year 10 19.3%, Year 11 19.2%, Year 9 or below 17.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 36.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.5%, Bachelor degree 13.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.1%, Postgraduate degree 2.2%, Certificate I / II 2.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 12.3%, Health 12.2%, Society & culture 10.2%, Agriculture & environment 9.6%, Management & commerce 9.2%, Education 8.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.1%, Architecture & building 4.3%, Creative arts 2.0%, Natural & physical sciences 0.9%, Information technology 0.9%

## Income

Typical weekly personal income is $625, well below the national figure of $805. Only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $625 | +46.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,102 | +42.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,491 | +51.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 9.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 33.2%, Under $650 25.1%, $1,500–$2,999 24.1%, $3,000–$3,999 4.8%, $4,000 or more 4.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 45.8%, $650–$1,499 30.7%, $1,500–$2,999 10.0%, $3,000 or more 2.2%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 39.6% of people. Similarly, 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest rates for this level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 39.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 9.3% | +8.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 15.8%, Mental health 11.9%, Asthma 11.9%, Other condition 9.2%, Diabetes 7.1%, Heart disease 6.4%, Cancer 4.1%, Lung condition 3.3%, Stroke 1.6%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 50.1%, One condition 24.2%, Two conditions 9.7%, Three or more 5.7%

## Community Participation

Volunteerism is very high at 28.7%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 15.5% doing so, which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 28.7% | -25.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 15.5% | +12.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 21.5% | -9.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 25.7% | -10.3% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations people make up 1.7% of the population. Their typical personal income is $478, which is lower than the national figure, though the unemployment rate for this group is much lower than most areas at 7.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 111 | — |
| First Nations median age | 33 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 26.9% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 7.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $478 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,015 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 2.7% | — |

## Family & Households

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 36.4% of people living alone, far above the national rate of 25.6%. Households are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | -8.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 14.6% | +25.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 36.4% | +10.9% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 45.7%, Couples without children 38.9%, One-parent families 14.6%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 37.9%, 1 person 36.4%, 3 people 10.9%, 4 people 7.8%, 5 people 4.8%, 6 or more 2.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.1% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 56.3% of people owning their home outright, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $166.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $166 | +50.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $672 | +3.4% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 16.0% | -6.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 56.3% | +2.1% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 96.1% | -0.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 76.5% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 56.3%, Owned with a mortgage 21.7%, Rented 16.0%, Other tenure 3.2%, Not stated 2.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 96.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 2.0%, Other dwelling 1.3%, Flat or apartment 0.5%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 52.1%, 4 bedrooms 20.0%, 2 bedrooms 17.9%, 5 or more 4.3%, 1 bedroom 2.8%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 64.8%, $200–$349 26.0%, $350–$549 0.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 71.7%, $1,000–$1,799 20.5%, $1,800–$2,999 5.2%, $3,000 or more 2.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

Almost no one commutes by public transport (0.1%), and 60.9% of workers drive to work. While there are many bus stops per person, most residents rely on cars, with 36.2% of homes having two vehicles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.9% | -23.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 13.7% | +3.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.1% | -69.6% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 7.02 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 54.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 11 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 34 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 60.9%, Worked at home 13.7%, Walked 7.9%, Car (passenger) 2.8%, Bicycle 0.6%, Bus 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 36.2%, 1 vehicle 33.2%, 3 vehicles 14.5%, 4 or more 11.3%, No vehicle 4.9%

## Migration & Movement

The community is very stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals fell 12 percentage points since 2011 to 7.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 24.8% | -2.1% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.5% | -61.3% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the largest industry, employing 27.9% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 2.9%, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | -23.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 49.6% | -2.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.1% | -8.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.9%, Health care & social assistance 19.8%, Education & training 8.0%, Retail trade 7.3%, Construction 5.2%, Public administration & safety 4.9%, Transport & warehousing 4.5%, Wholesale trade 3.3%, Manufacturing 3.3%, Accommodation & food 3.1%, Other services 2.9%, Professional & technical 1.9%, Administrative & support 1.5%, Finance & insurance 0.8%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.4%, Arts & recreation 0.4%, Rental & real estate 0.4%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 25.7%, Community & personal service 12.8%, Labourers 12.5%, Professionals 12.4%, Technicians & trades 10.4%, Clerical & administrative 9.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.8%, Sales workers 7.0%

## Economy & Advantage

The region's overall advantage score is 923, which is lower than about 72% of similar areas. Population growth has also been negative, falling 3.3% since 2021.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 3 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 3 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 3 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 923 | — |
| Population estimate | 6,295 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | -3.3% | — |
| Businesses | 951 | — |
| Dwellings approved | 21 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area is much drier than the rest of the state, with average annual rainfall of 351mm. Temperatures are slightly higher than the state average, with a typical maximum of 23.5 degrees.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 351 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 23.5 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 8.7 | — |

## Crime & Safety

Recorded offences are much lower than in most areas, with a total of 5,156 per 100,000 people. Motor vehicle theft is among the lowest at this level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 5,156 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 839 | — |
| Sexual offences rate | 198 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 381 | — |
| Theft rate | 1,022 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 46 | — |
| Property damage rate | 580 | — |
| Drug offences rate | 137 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -6.6% | — |

## Walkability

The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.0, though it is well below the state average. While 79% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, far fewer are near public transport compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 67.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 61.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 58.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 62.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 79.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 61.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 57.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.8% | — |

## Schools serving Yarriambiack

12 schools, 856 students, average ICSEA 961.

By sector: Government 9, Catholic 3

By type: Primary 8, Combined 3, Secondary 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Murtoa College | Government | Combined | — | 255 |
| Warracknabeal Secondary College | Government | Secondary | — | 175 |
| Warracknabeal Primary School | Government | Primary | — | 111 |
| St Mary's School | Catholic | Primary | — | 74 |
| Hopetoun P-12 College | Government | Combined | — | 73 |
| St Joseph's School | Catholic | Primary | — | 37 |
| Warracknabeal Special Developmental School | Government | Combined | — | 29 |
| Beulah Primary School | Government | Primary | — | 27 |
| Minyip Primary School | Government | Primary | — | 25 |
| Rupanyup Primary School | Government | Primary | — | 25 |

## Areas within Yarriambiack

[Yarriambiack](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/215011394/yarriambiack)

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