Yambuk

Yambuk is far older than most areas, with 20.8% of people aged 65 and over. This is well above the Victorian average of 16.8%, while children under 15 make up only 15.1% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

The community is more religious than most, as the 29.9% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.0% having finished Year 12, both far below state levels.

Incomes are generally lower here than in the rest of the state. The typical weekly household income is $1,215, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

A higher proportion of people have a long-term health condition compared to most areas, at 32.4%. However, the 3.2% who need help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 21.6% volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. More people also provide unpaid care and do housework than in most areas.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is far younger than the national average at just 8 years old, and their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Families are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. About 47.4% of households consist of couples with children.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 46.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Weekly rent is also much lower than the state figure at $255.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. Every single home in Yambuk has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the dominant industries, employing 34.4% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the state average.

Yambuk is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.