Yapeen

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 45. However, 22.1% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.3% born overseas—a figure far below the Victorian average of 30.0%. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community. While 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar small areas, this is still far below the state average of 27.6%.

A large majority of residents—66.5%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%, placing Yapeen among the highest for this trend at its level.

Yapeen has a highly qualified workforce, with 31.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. This academic lean is reflected in the school advantage score, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,420 a week. This is a little below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are slightly more likely to have a long-term health condition than the state average, though those needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas at 3.3%.

The area is defined by high levels of unpaid work; 35.0% of people do 15 or more hours of housework a week, and 24.8% are volunteers, both of which are far above the national figures.

There are nine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 31, and they earn significantly more than First Nations people in the state.

Family life is common here, with 53.9% of households consisting of couples with children. About 27.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and no one in the community rents. Home ownership is strong, with 43.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. It is a long commute to the city, typically taking 85 minutes.

The community has seen some movement, with 35.8% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is a remarkable 0.0%, far below the national average. Many residents work in construction, manufacturing, and education, with 20.0% of the workforce working from home.

Yapeen is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.