Yass River

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. While children under 15 make up only 15.0% of the population, there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common origins here.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.3% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the Australian average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 44.0%.

The community is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 32.1% of adults, well above the national average. Over 63% of residents completed Year 12, which is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes here are among the highest for this level; the typical household earns $2,888 a week, which is far above the national figure of $1,746. Over 42% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly mental health conditions at 12.6%. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is well below the state and national averages.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.7% of people contributing, far above the national rate of 14.1%. The area also has a high number of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the general population, though those identified as First Nations earn far more than the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 59.5% of households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Every single home in Yass River is a separate detached house, and 85.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 7.0% of households renting, far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one without a motor vehicle and no public transport stops. Most people drive to work, though 19.5% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also more common here than in most other areas.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.