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Yuulong

52 km²

A sparsely populated area with only 49 residents, Yuulong is a quiet rural community in Colac Otway. It is a place for older adults, with a typical age of 60 that is far older than the national figure. There are no children under 15 living here, and many residents are in de facto relationships. The community is largely car-dependent and quiet, with very few people moving in or out over the last five years.

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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 60 and no children under 15. About 20.4% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well above the Victorian and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.2% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Italian, and German.

English is the main language used at home for 65.3% of residents. While 8.2% use another language, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

A large portion of the community has no religion at 44.9%, a figure that is well above both the Victorian and Australian averages.

A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this remains well below the national average. Many of these qualifications are in engineering and health.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country, with the typical personal weekly income at just $425. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report very few health issues; only 16.3% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. No residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 30.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. However, very few people provide unpaid care or care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The area has a high number of one-parent families at 24.2%, which is far above the national figure. Most households consist of couples without children.

Housing costs are much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of only $84 and home-loan payments far below the state average.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 16.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to similar areas, at 48.8%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.

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