Yarravel

The community is notably older than most, with 23.9% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a higher proportion of children under 15 (18.7%) compared to most similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born (89.6%), and the number of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 93.3% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages.

About 41.4% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%, while 51.9% identify as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 32.6% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,326 a week and only 11.5% of households earning $3,000 or more.

Health challenges are common here; 38.7% of people have a long-term health condition, and 9.9% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than the national figures.

Residents are active in unpaid work, with 17.6% providing unpaid care and 26% doing significant housework, both of which are well above state levels.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face a very high unemployment rate of 28.6% and lower Year 12 completion rates than the national average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and 50.3% of households consisting of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses (99%), and 47.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

Cars are essential for almost everyone, as 68.4% drive to work and 0.0% use public transport for their commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% moving in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales average of 39.9%.

The local jobless rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the national figure, and the workforce is largely employed in health care, social assistance, and retail.

Yarravel is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services and a very low walkability score of 0.5.