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Yan Yean (Northern Victoria)
597 km²
Young families are the heart of Yan Yean, where the typical resident is just 34. The area has grown quickly, adding over 22,000 people since 2016 to reach a population of 102,403. It is a place for larger households, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the community. This youthful energy is matched by a rise in wealth and a growing number of residents born overseas.
Yan Yean (Northern Victoria) has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 28 schools serve Yan Yean (Northern Victoria).
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a very high proportion of children and far fewer seniors. This shift is seen in the 24.1% of residents under 15, which is well above the state average.
People born overseas make up 22.1% of the population, a figure that rose 5.3 points since 2016. While most residents are of Australian or English ancestry, India is the most common overseas birthplace at 5.0%.
A fifth of the community uses a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 6.8 points since 2016. English remains dominant at 75.1%, followed by Punjabi at 3.1%.
Religious affiliation is split, with 44.2% identifying as Christian and 39.3% reporting no religion. The number of people with no religion rose 5.7 points since 2016 and is about the same as the state average.
More people have completed Year 12 here than in most other areas, reaching 61.5%. The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher also rose 5.3 points since 2016 to 23.4%.
Household incomes are generally high, with the typical weekly family income reaching $2,277. The proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 11 points since 2016 to 25.5%.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 4.5% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also lower than most areas at 25.1%.
Unpaid care is very common here, with 35.9% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. However, the number of volunteers fell 6.2 points since 2016 to 11.0%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household and far fewer people living alone compared to the state. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.4% of families.
The area is dominated by large, separate houses, with 93.3% of homes being detached and 93.5% having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are higher than average, typically $1,993 a month.
Cars are essential for most, as only 1.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home has become much more common, rising 17 points since 2016 to 21.5%.
The area is quite mobile, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.4% of the population.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 69.8%, which is well above the national figure. The most common industries are health care, construction, and education.
Daily needs are harder to reach on foot, as only 40.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. This results in a walkability score of 4.5, which is well below the state average.