Yackandandah

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

This is a community with very few overseas births, at just 7.2%, which is far below the national figure. Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry primarily list English, Irish, or Scottish roots.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.5% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and very few people here speak little or no English.

The number of people with no religion has risen 20 points since 2011 to reach 47.4%. This is well above the national figure, while 42.9% of the community identifies as Christian.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 23.9% of the population, which has risen since 2011. While the rate of Year 12 completion is far below the state average, the area has a high number of primary schools per child.

Typical weekly household income is $1,833, which is about the same as the state figure. Personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas, and the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen 12 points since 2011.

A long-term health condition affects 28.5% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 25.7% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.1% of people providing unpaid care and 30.3% caring for children.

First Nations residents are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 16. Unemployment in this group is at 0.0%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a low rate of people living alone, which is well below the state figure.

The housing market is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.6% of dwellings. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, with 41.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 96.6% of homes have at least one vehicle and public transport use is among the lowest in the state. Working from home is more common than in most areas, at 17.9%.

Residents tend to stay put, as the 32.8% who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have increased slightly since 2011 to 6.1%.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%, which is well below the state figure. Most people work in health and social assistance, construction, or agriculture.

The community enjoys a high level of advantage, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. Overall advantage is higher than in 70% of similar areas.

The area is much wetter than the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 997mm. It is also cooler, with average minimum and maximum temperatures both lower than the state average.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the state average. Only 31.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities like groceries or health services.