Yarra

Yarra is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 34. It has a small population of children and seniors, while de facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.

About 28.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure about the same as the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Around 20% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Victorian average. English remains the dominant language for 74.7% of the population.

A huge majority of the community identifies with no religion, at 59.6%. This is far above the national figure and represents a 20 point increase since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas at 81.1%.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical personal weekly income at $1,322, far above the national figure. A striking 35.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a trend that has risen 17 points since 2011.

While fewer people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, mental health conditions are reported at 11.9%, which is well above the national average.

Volunteer rates are higher than most areas, though the proportion of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children is among the lowest for this level.

The First Nations community here is small, but they have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than the national average.

Homes tend to be small, with just 2.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 36.9% of people live alone, a rate far above the national figure.

Renting is the primary way of living here, with 53.3% of households renting, far above the national average. Apartments and townhouses dominate, as detached houses are very rare at only 12.8%.

Working from home is incredibly common at 46.9%, far above the national figure. This is paired with a high number of homes with no car and a very high frequency of public transport departures.

The population is very transient, with 54.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 18.8% of the community.

Employment is strong, with 73.7% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with 45.9% of residents working in professional occupations.

The area continues to grow rapidly, with a population increase of 10.7% since the last census, which is a little above the Victorian average.

The area sees more rainfall than most of the state, while average maximum temperatures are about the same as the Victorian average.

Yarra is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, groceries, and public transport.