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Yarralumla
7 km²
The typical resident in Yarralumla is now 50, reflecting a population that has grown older and wealthier since 2011. This is a highly affluent community with a small population of 3,120 people, where over half of all households earn more than $3,000 a week. This combination of high incomes and advanced qualifications creates a distinctive profile of established professionals and retirees. The area is remarkably walkable and convenient, with almost every home within a short stroll of health services and parks.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Yarralumla is far older than the national figure, with 28.7% of people aged 65 and over—a figure that rose 9.4 percentage points since 2011. Children under 15 make up only 15.4% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 28.4% of the community, which is about the same as the territory and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
About 17% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 4.1 percentage points since 2011. This is well below the ACT average, and very few people—just 1%—speak little or no English.
People with no religion make up 43% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This group has grown significantly, rising 11 percentage points since 2011.
This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 58% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 83.8% of residents have completed Year 12.
Household incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical weekly family income of $4,506. More than half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 20 percentage points since 2011.
While 31.1% of people have a long-term health condition, those needing help with daily activities are much lower than most areas at 3.9%. Mental health conditions are also reported far less often than in the rest of the territory.
Volunteer rates are very high at 25.7%, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 17% of people providing unpaid care, up 3.6 percentage points since 2011.
First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. Among them, Year 12 completion is far above the national average, and 14.3% speak a First Nations language.
The community is mostly made up of couples, with 56.8% having children and 35.8% without. One-parent families are among the lowest for this level at 7.3%.
Home ownership is very high, with 47.8% of homes owned outright. However, those with mortgages pay much more than the national average, with typical monthly payments of $3,425.
Getting to the city is very fast, with a typical drive time of only 8 minutes. While most residents use cars, 17.3% of people work from home, which is well above the territory average.
The area is relatively mobile, with 41.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.4% of the population, down from 16.9% in 2011.
Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 62.7%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, as well as professional and technical roles.
Yarralumla is ranked at the highest possible level for overall advantage, with top scores for access to resources and job skills.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 786mm, which is a little below the territory average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas.
The area is very walkable, with 95.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' environment. Residents have excellent access to health services and groceries, far exceeding the territory average.