Yackandandah

Seniors make up 30.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This contributes to a typical age of 52, much higher than most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with only 10.4% of people born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.7% of people using another tongue at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of residents (49.6%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,446, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the Victorian average of $1,759.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 36.3% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9.5% needing help with daily activities.

Civic participation is very high, as 29.8% of residents volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

About 30.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%, while typical homes hold 2.3 people.

Separate houses are very common, making up 88.9% of dwellings, and 40.1% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average.

Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and 42.6% of homes have two vehicles.

While 39.4% of residents moved in the last five years, recent arrivals from overseas are low at 2.6%, far below the state average.

The unemployment rate is very low at 3.0%, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, though steep terrain and a lack of nearby health services make it less accessible than the state average.