Yarra Glen

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.2% of the community, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with 93.8% of people using it at home. Only 2.2% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 54.0%. This is far above the state and national figures.

About 50.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Certificates III and IV are the most common highest qualifications.

The area is generally prosperous, with typical household incomes of $1,818 per week, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state figure.

Around 30.0% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Caregiving is very common here, with 30.8% of people providing unpaid child care, well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more frequent than in the state average at 16.6%.

There are 41 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Personal incomes for this group are well above the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, and homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 60.8% of families.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 12.0%, which is far below the state average.

Cars are essential for most, as 59.3% of people drive to work and 0.5% use public transport. Very few homes have no motor vehicle, at only 2.2%.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also very low at 1.1%.

The local workforce is strong, with 64.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Construction, retail and health care are the main industries.

The area is considered somewhat walkable with a score of 4.8, which is well below the state average. While most people can walk to groceries, far fewer can reach health services within 15 minutes.