Yuroke

The typical resident is 56, making the area far older than Victoria and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 33.3% of the population, while children under 15 are far fewer than in most other areas at just 4.1%.

About 20.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though well below the state figure. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 81.3% of the community. While 13.8% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average.

Most residents identify as Christian, at 59.3%. Those with no religion make up 30.1%, which is well below the national and state figures.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 13% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.1% completing Year 12. However, the area has a high number of schools within 3 km.

Typical household income is $1,875 a week, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state average. In contrast, typical personal income is $612, which is well below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here; 45.5% of people have a long-term health condition, a figure far above the state average. This is reflected in the 15.4% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 23.5% of people providing it—far above the state average. However, only 12.2% of the community volunteers, which is much lower than most areas.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations typical age of 52 is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Families with children are common, and only 11.6% of people live alone, which is far below the state average.

The housing market is dominated by detached houses, and 60.5% are owned outright. Renting is far less common than elsewhere in Victoria, at only 11.6%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than most areas.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes within the community.

The community is very stable, with only 21.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 53% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. When employed, residents most commonly work in manufacturing, retail, and education.

Yuroke is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.