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Yinnar
1 km²
Daily life in Yinnar revolves around large family homes and a strong culture of volunteering. It is a relatively young community where the typical resident is 37, and nearly 20% of the population are children. This focus on family is seen in the high number of couples with children and a population that is much more likely to be involved in unpaid care and local volunteering than most other areas. The atmosphere is overwhelmingly residential, with almost every home being a separate house.
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The community is a little younger than the national figure, with 19.9% of people being children under 15. De facto relationships are also well above the Victorian average at 14.4%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (8.8%) than the state or nation. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A high proportion of residents identify as having no religion, at 57.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
While 48.3% of residents completed Year 12, this is far below the state average. However, 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,603, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still a little below the national figure of $1,746.
The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (5.4%) than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of Victoria.
Participation in local life is very high, with 22.3% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.
Families are the mainstay of the area, with 61.2% of households consisting of couples with children. People per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the national average.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (98.7%) and large homes, with 89.7% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Car use is essential, as 70.7% of people drive to work and only 1.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport is not used for commuting.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far less common than in the state average.
Job activity is strong, with 63.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.
Most homes are within a short walk of parks, public transport, and health services, though no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.