Yarrambat

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 47. This shift is reflected in the age structure, where older adults and seniors make up over half the community, while children under 15 are well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

English is the main language for the vast majority, though the proportion of people using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.3%, which is well below the national and state figures.

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in most similar areas. While 21.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state and national averages.

Yarrambat is a wealthy area where the typical household earns $2,600 a week, well above the national figure. About 37% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, placing the area among the highest for income.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions, mental health conditions, and people needing daily help compared to the state average.

People here are much more likely to provide unpaid care and do more housework than those in most similar areas. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than usual.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households and individuals here earn far more than the state and national averages, and the typical age is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is driven by a high number of couples with children, while very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by large properties, with 94.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, and nearly half of all homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 55% of people driving to work and many homes having three or more vehicles. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 0.6% of residents use them to commute.

The community is very stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years than in most other areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. Employment is strongest in construction, health care, and retail trade.

Yarrambat is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.