State Electorate · Area profile
Yerrabi
100 km²
Family life is central to Yerrabi, where children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, well above the national figure. This is a young, growing community of nearly 99,000 people, with a typical resident aged just 33. Many residents are born overseas and hold high-level qualifications, creating a professional and multicultural atmosphere. High household incomes and a strong preference for large family homes define the local character.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with a very high proportion of children and far fewer seniors. This young age profile is reflected in the fact that 22.6% of people are under 15, which is well above the ACT and Australian figures.
Yerrabi is diverse, with 36.2% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average that has risen since 2016. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Chinese, Irish, and Indian.
Much higher than most areas, 36.8% of residents use a language other than English at home. This has risen by 6 points since 2016, and Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
About 37.9% of people report having no religion, which is well below the ACT average. Hinduism and Islam are also present, with Hinduism accounting for 8.3% of the population.
The community is highly qualified, with 42.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 79% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are high here, with the typical weekly household income of $2,515 being well above the national figure. Around 38.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen by 11 points since 2016.
Residents report better health than most areas, with a long-term health condition affecting 23.3% of people, which is well below both the state and national figures. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 33.5% of people caring for children, well above the national average. Additionally, 6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children. Conversely, people living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.
Large homes are the norm, as 80.6% have three or more bedrooms. While 69.2% are separate houses, typical weekly rents of $462 and home-loan payments of $2,141 are both much higher than in most areas.
Most people rely on cars, with 63.8% driving to work and only 3.4% of homes having no motor vehicle. While 10.5% work from home, this is far below the national figure.
Yerrabi is a transient community, with 49.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.6% of the population.
The workforce is very active, with 74.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Public administration and safety is the most common industry, employing 27.8% of the workforce.
The area is considered very walkable, with almost every home within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 42.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk.