Yarragon

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas, and seniors make up 23.2% of the population, well above the national average.

Most people were born in Australia, though 12.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 94.1% of the community. This means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the rest of Victoria and Australia.

A majority of residents (50.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

While 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is far below the national figure. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 44.7% of residents.

Typical weekly household income is $1,257, which is well below the national figure. However, personal weekly incomes are higher here than in most similar areas, though they still sit a little below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 35.3% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, appearing in 11.8% of residents.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 30.3% of people caring for children and 15.0% providing other unpaid care, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Families with children make up nearly half of all households. While 30.6% of people live alone—well above the state average—the typical home contains 2.3 people.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 97.4% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 40.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, as 68.1% drive to work and only 0.5% use public transport. Working from home is much more common here than in similar areas, though it remains far below the state average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.6% of residents moving in the last five years. This is a little above the state average, though recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than in the rest of Victoria.

The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school and most are near groceries. However, the area is far below the state average for health services and public transport access.