Wy Yung

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 23.8% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 86.8% born here. Only 9.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 94.2% speaking it only. Only 2.8% of residents use another language at home, a rate far below the national average.

Many residents identify as having no religion, at 46.5%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 47.6% of the population.

A smaller number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (14.3%) compared to the state average. Similarly, Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 45.6%.

Typical household income is $1,506 a week, which is a little below the national figure. Only 15.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, also well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.7% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.1%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 19.0% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.6% of people providing help to others.

The First Nations population is notably young, with a typical age of 17. Household income for First Nations people is $2,166, which is well above the national average.

Families with children make up 56.0% of households, and the typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (87.8%) and large homes, with 83.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 45.2% of homes owned outright.

The area is highly dependent on cars, as 70.6% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport for their commute. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 41.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.9% of the population.

About 59.3% of adults are working or looking for work, with a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. The most common industries are health care, construction, and education.

Wy Yung is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7. Almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.