Yinnar South

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 46. About 17.2% of residents are seniors, and people in de facto relationships are much more common here than in other similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.9% born here. Only 9.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Over half the population (53.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.6%.

A small number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (16.1%), which is far below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and there are more schools per 1,000 children than in most similar areas.

Typical household weekly income is $1,800, which is slightly higher than the national figure. About 22.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A much higher proportion of residents (34.4%) live with a long-term health condition compared to the rest of Australia. Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term conditions reported.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 30.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. About 14.7% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 15, which is far younger than the national figure. Median personal income for First Nations people is $1,125, far above the national figure.

Families are common here, with 55.9% being couples with children. Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per household and very few people living alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 90.6% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 45.3% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most people drive to work, and 27.2% of homes have four or more vehicles.

This is a very stable population, as only 21.5% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.5%) than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.4%. Many residents work as technicians, tradespeople, or professionals.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or food and drink outlets within a 15-minute walk.