# Yanakie

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › South Gippsland › 3960, VIC

Area: 91 km²

Daily life in Yanakie is defined by a rural rhythm where everyone lives in a detached house and most people rely on cars to get around. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 51. It is a place of high volunteerism and home-based work, where a significant number of residents have retired or work in agriculture. Situated in South Gippsland, the area is quiet, spacious, and largely independent of urban services.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 21.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Many people here are in de facto relationships, a rate well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 283 | -25.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 51 yrs | +13.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.1% | +170.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 21.9% | +56.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.3% | -13.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 15.7% | +31.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 34.6%, Seniors (65+) 21.9%, Children (0–14) 16.3%, Young adults (25–44) 16.3%, Youth (15–24) 12.7%

**Marital status** — Married 55.5%, Never married 30.9%, Divorced 11.0%, Separated 4.2%, Widowed 1.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 15.2% | +26.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 77.4%, England 3.9%, New Zealand 1.8%

**Ancestry** — Australian 41.0%, English 39.9%, Scottish 13.1%, Irish 12.0%, Dutch 4.9%, German 4.2%, Italian 1.4%, Filipino 1.1%

## Language

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. While 5.3% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, no residents reported speaking little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 5.3% | +27.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 92.6%

## Religion

A large majority of the community reported having no religion, at 64.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 64.7% | +81.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 64.7%, Christianity 27.9%, Not stated 6.0%, Hinduism 1.4%, Buddhism 1.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 19.5% of the population, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the state average. There are no schools within 3 km.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 54.5% | +47.4% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | +33.1% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 54.5%, Year 10 17.1%, Year 11 16.2%, Year 9 or below 7.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 35.4%, Bachelor degree 20.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.9%, Postgraduate degree 8.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.5%, Certificate I / II 2.1%

**Field of qualification** — Society & culture 13.9%, Engineering & related 13.2%, Agriculture & environment 13.2%, Management & commerce 13.2%, Health 11.1%, Education 8.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.6%, Architecture & building 4.9%, Creative arts 4.2%, Information technology 3.5%, Natural & physical sciences 2.1%

## Income

Incomes are generally low, with a typical family earning $1,449 a week, well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 3.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $708 | +39.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,331 | +39.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,449 | +39.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 3.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 42.5%, $1,500–$2,999 22.6%, Under $650 17.9%, $3,000–$3,999 3.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 45.3%, $650–$1,499 33.1%, $1,500–$2,999 16.9%, $3,000 or more 1.3%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.2% of residents. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.9% | +85.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.0%, Asthma 8.1%, Other condition 8.1%, Heart disease 6.4%, Cancer 6.0%, Diabetes 5.3%, Mental health 4.2%, Stroke 1.8%, Lung condition 1.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 61.8%, One condition 23.7%, Two conditions 7.1%, Three or more 2.1%

## Community Participation

Yanakie is a highly active community, with 28.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid housework and general unpaid care are also more common than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 28.8% | -13.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.0% | -7.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 23.3% | -16.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.7% | -17.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 11, and they earn well above the national figure for First Nations households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 6 | — |
| First Nations median age | 11 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $824 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,374 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling. Half of all households consist of couples with children, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | -4.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 6.0% | -37.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 25.5% | -10.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 50.0%, Couples without children 45.5%, One-parent families 6.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 48.1%, 1 person 25.5%, 3 people 11.3%, 4 people 7.5%, 5 people 5.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

Every single home in Yanakie is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 45.3% owned outright, far above the national average, and typical rents are far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $220 | +120.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,300 | +5.2% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 22.6% | -10.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 45.3% | +11.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | +2.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 77.4% | -9.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 45.3%, Owned with a mortgage 25.5%, Rented 22.6%, Other tenure 5.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%, Other dwelling 2.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 38.7%, 4 bedrooms 28.3%, 2 bedrooms 15.1%, 5 or more 10.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 45.8%, $200–$349 12.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 44.4%, Under $1,000 33.3%, $1,800–$2,999 18.5%, $3,000 or more 11.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 0% of people commute by public transport and the drive time to the city is very long.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.8% | +83.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 26.2% | +18.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 122 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 44.0%, Worked at home 26.2%, Walked 8.5%, Bicycle 2.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 38.5%, 1 vehicle 24.0%, 3 vehicles 24.0%, 4 or more 12.5%, No vehicle 3.8%

## Migration & Movement

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.6% of people moving house in the last five years. In contrast, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 39.6% | +24.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 35.5% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.9% | -14.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 46.1% | -26.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 35.5%, Accommodation & food 14.2%, Construction 7.8%, Health care & social assistance 7.8%, Professional & technical 6.4%, Education & training 5.7%, Retail trade 5.0%, Administrative & support 5.0%, Arts & recreation 2.8%, Transport & warehousing 2.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 40.4%, Labourers 19.9%, Community & personal service 9.2%, Professionals 7.8%, Sales workers 7.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.1%, Technicians & trades 5.7%, Clerical & administrative 2.8%

## Walkability

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 22.3% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 33.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 24.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.7% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Sandy Point](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22236/sandy-point) · [Foster](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20940/foster) · [Waratah Bay](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22688/waratah-bay) · [Port Franklin](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22106/port-franklin) · [Fish Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20921/fish-creek) · [Bennison](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20213/bennison) · [Toora](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22544/toora) · [Foster North](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20941/foster-north)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22900/yanakie