Yerriyong

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure. It is a community where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas, and about 19.6% of people are seniors.

While 15.2% of residents were born overseas—which is higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English ancestry is the most common at 60.9%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for other languages. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A little over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 30.4% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the state figure. Many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $2,333. This is reflected in the fact that 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most areas.

Residents here are in good health, with only 15.2% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 23.3% of people volunteering and 26.7% providing unpaid care, both far above state levels. This is consistent with a very high rate of people caring for children unpaid.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is lower than in most similar areas.

Families are typically large for this level, with 3.6 people per home. This is well above the national figure of 2.5, and 82.5% of households are couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,448, which is much higher than in most other areas. Crowding is also a little higher than in the state, with one person per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 82.6% of workers driving and no one using public transport. It is a long way from the city, with a typical drive time of 212 minutes.

About 35.9% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and a high proportion of adults—76.7%—are working or looking for work. Most people work in construction, transport, or health care.

With a walkability score of 0.6, the area is heavily car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.