Yan Yean

The typical resident here is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This older profile is clear in the data, with 24% of people aged 65 and over, well above the national average of 17.2%.

While 74.8% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 16.7% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 83.7% of the community. Those who use another language at home make up 8.1% of the population, which is far below the state figure of 27.6%.

The area has a higher proportion of people with no religion than most similar areas, sitting at 44.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state average, with only 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 29.2% in Victoria.

Typical personal weekly income is $586, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, 23.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 31.3% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 17.9%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 21.1% of people providing such support, which is well above the national figure of 11.9%.

First Nations people make up 2.8% of the community. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 17.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Family life is dominated by couples, as one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 90.1% of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 44.4% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 40% owning two and 21.2% owning four or more.

Residents tend to stay put, as only 24.6% moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63%, though fewer adults are working or looking for work overall compared to most other areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.5. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.