Yarrawonga - Mulwala (Yarrawonga Part)

The area is far older than most of the country, with 34.1% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 12 percentage points since 2016, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 15.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 8.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 90.6% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, and very few people speak little or no English.

Over half of the population identify as Christian, while 36.8% report having no religion. This last figure is a little below the national average and has risen slightly since 2016.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with 35.5% of residents having completed Year 12. Only 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,141. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is 10.7%, which is about half the state average.

Health needs are high here, as 37.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a higher share of former Defence Force members (4.2%) and volunteers (16.1%) than most areas. However, the number of people caring for children unpaid has fallen since 2016.

About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Families with children make up 45.2% of households, and the typical home holds 2.3 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 46% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and 80.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 67.5% of workers driving to work and only 0.1% using public transport. Only 7.8% of people work from home.

Movement is high, as 40.7% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.6% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state (47.6%), but the unemployment rate is very low at 2.8%. Many people work in health care, construction, and hospitality.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.8. While 90.6% of homes are near a park, many residents live far from groceries, health services, and schools.