Natte Yallock

Natte Yallock is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51. However, children under 15 make up 23.6% of the population, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 87.6% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 60.7% of people identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 27.6% completing Year 12. Many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

The typical weekly household income is $1,458, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is slightly healthier than the state average, with a little fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 30.7% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, and 5.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are slightly smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. While 29.7% of people live alone, nearly half of all households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with a huge 73.0% owned outright. Rent is very cheap here, at a typical weekly cost of $140, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport options and a long 126-minute drive to the city. This helps explain why 38.5% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 22.7% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 71.8% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the national average, the unemployment rate is also much higher at 9.1%.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.