# Yallah

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Wollongong › 2530, NSW

Area: 9 km²

A striking gap in household wealth marks Yallah, where 44.1% of homes earn over $3,000 a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. This is a small, older community where the typical resident is 48, significantly older than the state average. The area is almost exclusively made up of detached houses, which helps explain why households are larger and more likely to include children. It is a stable, residential pocket with very few people moving in or out.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 48, making this area far older than both the state and national averages. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 122 | — |
| Median age | 48 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 6.6% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 12.3% | — |
| Children under 15 | 15.6% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 0.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 43.4%, Youth (15–24) 16.4%, Children (0–14) 15.6%, Young adults (25–44) 14.8%, Seniors (65+) 12.3%

**Marital status** — Married 58.6%, Never married 26.3%, Divorced 7.1%, Widowed 4.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Italian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 13.9% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 77.9%, England 3.3%, Italy 2.5%

**Ancestry** — Australian 45.9%, English 35.2%, Irish 8.2%, Italian 7.4%, Scottish 4.9%

## Language

English is the main language for 80.3% of the community. Around 13.1% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 13.1% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 80.3%, Italian 4.9%

## Religion

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 32.8% report no religion. This figure is about the same as the New South Wales average, but well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 32.8% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 55.7%, No religion 32.8%, Not stated 6.6%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with the fact that 37.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 37.2% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 13.1% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 14 | — |
| Average school size | 537 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 977 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 39.4%, Year 12 37.2%, Year 9 or below 13.8%, Year 11 3.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 42.9%, Bachelor degree 20.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 9.5%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 22.2%, Management & commerce 14.3%, Architecture & building 9.5%, Society & culture 9.5%, Health 7.9%, Education 6.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.3%

## Income

Yallah is a high-income area, with a typical household weekly income of $2,437, well above the state average of $1,829. A significant 44.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $814 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,437 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,562 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 12.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 44.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 26.5%, $4,000 or more 26.5%, $3,000–$3,999 17.6%, $650–$1,499 14.7%, Under $650 8.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 37.4%, $650–$1,499 23.2%, $1,500–$2,999 17.2%, $3,000 or more 3.0%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here, as 36.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is much higher than most areas, with 12.3% of people needing help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 36.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 12.3% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 15.6%, Mental health 11.5%, Other condition 10.7%, Asthma 8.2%, Lung condition 5.7%, Diabetes 2.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 54.9%, One condition 26.2%, Two conditions 6.6%

## Community Participation

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care, with 15.2% doing so, which is much higher than most similar areas. This includes 29.3% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 11.1% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 15.2% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.3% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 27.3% | — |

## First Nations

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of just 7 years. While household income is well below the national figure, personal income for First Nations residents is higher than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 8 | — |
| First Nations median age | 7 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $824 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,199 | — |

## Family & Households

Families are larger here than in most areas, with 3.1 people per home. Over 62% of households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.1 | — |
| One-parent families | 10.7% | — |
| People living alone | 11.8% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 62.1%, Couples without children 26.2%, One-parent families 10.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 29.4%, 5 people 26.5%, 4 people 17.6%, 1 person 11.8%, 3 people 8.8%, 6 or more 8.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 82.4% of which have three or more bedrooms. While 44.1% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,925, which is well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $165 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,925 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | — |
| Households renting | 17.6% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 44.1% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 82.4% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 50.0%, Owned outright 44.1%, Rented 17.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 44.1%, 5 or more 26.5%, 3 bedrooms 11.8%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 50.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 64.7%, Under $1,000 17.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 41.2% have two. While there are many public transport stops relative to the population, no one uses them to commute to work.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 19.3% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 16.39 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,565.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 3 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 28 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 101 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 63.2%, Worked at home 19.3%, Car (passenger) 8.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.2%, 4 or more 38.2%, 1 vehicle 11.8%, 3 vehicles 11.8%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 12.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 12.6% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

More people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.3%. Many residents work in construction, manufacturing, and public administration.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 63.6% | — |
| Employed full-time | 54.4% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 24.6%, Manufacturing 21.1%, Public administration & safety 15.8%, Health care & social assistance 10.5%, Retail trade 5.3%, Rental & real estate 5.3%, Professional & technical 5.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.3%, Clerical & administrative 19.3%, Managers 15.8%, Technicians & trades 12.3%, Sales workers 12.3%, Community & personal service 5.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.3%

## Walkability

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the state average. Most homes are more than 15 minutes away from schools, health services, and groceries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 1.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 1.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 29.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 31.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 30.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 32.8 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 5 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.9% | — |

## Schools serving Yallah

14 schools, 7,518 students, average ICSEA 977.

By sector: Government 10, Catholic 3, Independent 1

By type: Primary 9, Secondary 4, Combined 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mount Brown Public School | Government | Primary | 2.1 km | 346 |
| Lakelands Public School | Government | Primary | 3.2 km | 370 |
| Albion Park Rail Public School | Government | Primary | 3.8 km | 346 |
| Koonawarra Public School | Government | Primary | 3.9 km | 192 |
| Oak Flats Public School | Government | Primary | 3.9 km | 416 |
| Dapto High School | Government | Secondary | 3.9 km | 988 |
| Calderwood Christian School | Independent | Combined | 4.3 km | 504 |
| Kanahooka High School | Government | Secondary | 4.5 km | 581 |
| Albion Park Public School | Government | Primary | 4.5 km | 516 |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 4.5 km | 623 |

## Nearby areas

[Haywards Bay](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11887/haywards-bay) · [Dapto](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11203/dapto) · [Albion Park Rail](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10026/albion-park-rail) · [Koonawarra](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12196/koonawarra) · [Cleveland](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10929/cleveland) · [Oak Flats](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13064/oak-flats) · [Avondale](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10117/avondale) · [Horsley](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11949/horsley)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14473/yallah