Yass Surrounds

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Families are common here, as 20% of the population are children under 15, a figure slightly above the state average.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with only 11.2% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 42.8%, a figure that has risen by 12 points since 2016 and sits well above the national average.

The area is well-qualified, with 29.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 63.7% completing Year 12, both of which are above national figures.

Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $2,916 a week, which is well above the New South Wales average of $2,185.

The community is relatively healthy, with only 3.8% of people needing help with daily activities, which is lower than most other similar areas.

Participation is high, with 24.4% of people volunteering—far above the national figure—and a significant 6.5% who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $863, which is well above the national figure, and a Year 12 completion rate far above the state average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 63.7% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.3% of dwellings. Renting is very uncommon, with only 9.9% of households renting, far below the national average.

Cars are essential here, as 0.7% of homes have no vehicle and only 0.4% of people commute by public transport.

The population is relatively stable, as only 32.3% of people moved in the last five years, well below the national average of 40.7%.

Job security is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 2.6% and a high proportion of full-time workers at 63.4%.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and having the highest possible score for access to money and resources.

The climate is cooler than most of the state, with an average minimum temperature of 7.5 degrees and annual rainfall far above the New South Wales average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score and only 19% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.