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Yarraville
6 km²
Daily life in Yarraville is defined by a highly walkable lifestyle where almost every home is within a short stroll of shops, parks and health services. This is a young and affluent community of 15,636 people, where a typical resident is just 37. The area is notably professional and well-educated, with high household incomes and a strong preference for non-religious beliefs. Its character is shaped by a mix of established families and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.
Yarraville's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 29 schools serve Yarraville.
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The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a much lower proportion of seniors than the state average. About 19.2% of residents are children under 15, while de facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.
About one quarter of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
People using a language other than English at home make up 20.0% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English remains the primary language for 76.3% of residents.
A majority of residents (54.8%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.7%.
Yarraville is highly qualified, with 45.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic profile is reflected in the fact that 75.5% of residents completed Year 12.
Incomes are very high here, with 40.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, far above the state average. The typical family weekly income of $3,216 is well above the national figure.
Most residents are in good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, while 13.9% of the population volunteers. A small number of residents, 1.6%, have served in the Defence Force.
There are 129 First Nations people in the area, who have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than those in most other similar areas.
Families with children are the most common household type at 61.9%. About 25.5% of people live alone, which is typical for the state.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average. Many residents face high costs, with typical monthly home-loan payments reaching $2,500.
Working from home is very common at 43.6%, far above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 90 public transport stops and a very short average walk to the nearest stop.
The area has seen significant movement, with 39.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the population.
A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, with 65.4% employed full-time. Professional and technical roles are the most common industries for the local workforce.
Yarraville is a walker's paradise, with 98.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Nearly every resident lives within a short walk of public transport, parks, groceries and health services.