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Yeodene
49 km²
A remote rural setting defines Yeodene, where residents live in large, detached homes across a spacious landscape. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47. It is a stable, predominantly Australian-born population where most people own their homes outright. This quiet area is characterized by a strong workforce with very low unemployment and a high rate of community volunteering.
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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the Victorian and national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 15.0% of the population, those in de facto relationships are more common here than in most other similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state or national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Scottish and Irish.
English is the only language spoken at home in this community. This is far below the national and state figures for people using another language at home.
About 43.9% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 45.8%.
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher make up 20.0% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the state average. Qualifications are often in health, engineering, and building.
Typical personal weekly income is $812, about the same as the national figure. However, there are far fewer high earners here, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week.
People with long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. Mental health conditions are slightly more frequent than the national average, while no one reports needing help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, with a volunteer rate of 21.1% and a significant number of people doing unpaid housework. The area also has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to the state.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with a typical age of 44, which is far older than the national average of 24.
Families here tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, though 26.3% of people live alone.
Every home in Yeodene is a separate house with three or more bedrooms. Half of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one motor vehicle. About 22.1% of the workforce operates from home.
The population is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.
Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a very high proportion of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, construction, and manufacturing.
There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, making the area highly car-dependent. The only walkable amenity available is a park.
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