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Yarrawonga
95 km²
A significant number of people, 40.6%, have moved into Yarrawonga in the last five years. This large population of 8,661 is notably older than the national average, with a third of residents aged 65 and over. The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born and English-speaking, with a high proportion of people owning their homes outright. It is a predominantly residential area where most people rely on cars to get around.
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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 52 and 33.8% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 15.5%, which is a little below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 90.6% of the population. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half of the population, 54.4%, identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.8%, which is a little below the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 35.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,149. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Health needs are high here, as 37.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.9% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above national levels.
Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure at 16.2%. Additionally, 4.2% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is higher than in most similar areas.
There are 106 First Nations people in the area. This group faces higher challenges, with an unemployment rate of 16.7% and a Year 12 completion rate of 29.4%, both of which are well above or below national figures.
Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 46.1% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $290, well below the national average.
The area is very car-dependent, with 67.4% of people driving to work and only 0.1% using public transport. Just 8% of people work from home, far below the national average.
While 40.6% of the population has moved here in the last five years, only 8.5% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas, which is well below the state average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 47.8%. Common industries include health care, construction, and accommodation and food services.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.6. Only 42.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, far below the state average of 74.3%.