Yarrawonga Park

Seniors make up 23.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The area also has a strong First Nations presence at 11%, which is much higher than in the rest of New South Wales.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 10.8% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.8% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion at 44.6%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 50.3%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 40% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.8%, which is far below the state average.

The community earns significantly less than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,316. Only 8.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 42.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 14.1% of residents report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 26.4% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework per week, a figure well above the state average.

First Nations people in this area are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 18. While 9.3% speak a First Nations language, the unemployment rate is 15%, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area has a high proportion of one-parent families at 20.6%, which is well above the national figure. Around 27.9% of people live alone, and homes typically hold 2.3 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 80.6% having three or more bedrooms, and 38.8% are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While most homes are within walking distance of a bus stop, a drive to the city takes about 106 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Conversely, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 7%, which is a little above the national figure. Many of the local workforce are employed in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.6. While public transport is accessible, residents cannot walk to groceries, schools, or health services within 15 minutes.