Yarrawalla

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Victorian average of 38. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing far more often than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has strong English and Scottish roots. Only 10.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language spoken at home for 88.5% of residents. While 10.3% of people use another language, which is higher than similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A majority of the community—52.6%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are strongly linked to the land, with 40% of degrees being in agriculture and environment. While 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $870, which is a little above the national figure. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more a week compared to the rest of the state.

Health challenges are more common here than in other similar areas, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term health condition and 12.8% experiencing a mental health condition.

Residents are very active in their community, with 29.2% volunteering—a rate far above the national average. Many people also provide unpaid care, though very few spend significant time on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up 3.8% of the population, which is a little above the state average. The First Nations community here is far younger than the national typical age of 24.

Families with children make up 61.3% of households, while 28.6% of people live alone. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 94.3% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 60% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 34% of people work from home.

About 32.9% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is almost entirely dedicated to agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 91.5% of jobs. Employment is very high, with 80.9% of people working full-time.

The community is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.