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Yarra Ranges

2,468 km²

Yarra Ranges has a low share of renters and a large population.

It's also marked by household incomes well above most areas and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Yarra Ranges, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population156,068▲ +8.0%since 2011Median age40 yrs▲ +5.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over17.7%Children under 1518.6%People in a de facto relationship12.8%▲ +27.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–45.6k5.6k

Age structure

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)26.8%
Young adults (25–44)25.3%
Children (0–14)18.6%
Seniors (65+)17.7%
Youth (15–24)11.6%

Marital status

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married49%
  • Never married34%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia79.4%
England4.9%
New Zealand1.2%
India0.7%
China0.6%
South Africa0.6%
Italy0.5%
Philippines0.4%
Vietnam0.1%
Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (9%).

English43.3%
Australian39.3%
Irish11.4%
Scottish11.2%
German5.1%
Italian4.8%
Dutch4.5%
Chinese1.7%
Indian1.0%
Greek1.0%

Language

People using another language at home8.0%

Language used at home

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only88.3%
Mandarin0.8%
Italian0.7%
Greek0.3%
Cantonese0.3%
Hindi0.2%
Punjabi0.2%
Tagalog0.1%
Arabic0.1%
Vietnamese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion53.9%

Religious affiliation

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion57%
  • Christianity40%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Islam0%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher21.4%

Highest year of school

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1254.9%
Year 1016.1%
Year 1114.7%
Year 9 or below9.5%

Highest qualification level

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 39%, followed by Bachelor degree (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV33.9%
Bachelor degree22.7%
Advanced diploma / diploma17.6%
Postgraduate degree6.5%
Graduate diploma / certificate4.6%
Certificate I / II1.8%

Field of qualification

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Management & commerce at 17%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce14.9%
Engineering & related14.9%
Society & culture12.5%
Health10.5%
Education10.0%
Architecture & building8.9%
Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%
Creative arts4.4%
Agriculture & environment3.0%
Natural & physical sciences2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$808▲ +39.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,881▲ +46.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,203▲ +47.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week22.7%

Household income distribution

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99932.5%
$650–$1,49924.8%
Under $65013.6%
$3,000–$3,99912.1%
$4,000 or more10.6%

Personal income distribution

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65039.5%
$650–$1,49932.8%
$1,500–$2,99918.6%
$3,000 or more3.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.9%People with a mental health condition10.3%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (7%).

None62.3%
One condition21.4%
Two conditions6.5%
Three or more3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (18%).

Mental health10.3%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis9.4%
Other condition8.9%
Diabetes4.3%
Heart disease3.9%
Cancer3.2%
Lung condition1.7%
Stroke0.9%
Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.5%People providing unpaid care14.7%People caring for children unpaid30.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families12.5%People living alone21.3%▲ +4.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children61%
  • Couples without children25%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families1%

Household size

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people33.8%
1 person21.3%
4 people17.9%
3 people16.7%
5 people7.1%
6 or more3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$380▲ +43.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950▲ +18.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting14.0%Homes owned outright35.1%Separate (detached) houses93.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.7%▲ +1.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned with a mortgage49%
  • Owned outright36%
  • Rented14%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

  • Separate house94%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached5%
  • Flat or apartment1%
  • Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms46.6%
4 bedrooms29.6%
2 bedrooms11.7%
5 or more8.4%
1 bedroom2.4%
Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is $350–$549 at 57%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and Under $200 (10%).

$350–$54954.7%
$200–$34925.2%
Under $2009.2%
$550–$7494.8%
$750 or more1.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

$1,800–$2,99938.3%
$1,000–$1,79926.9%
Under $1,00014.6%
$3,000 or more14.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.9%▼ -26.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (27%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles41.9%
1 vehicle27.5%
3 vehicles16.2%
4 or more11.6%
No vehicle2.9%

How people get to work

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (27%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)55.3%
Worked at home22.5%
Car (passenger)3.2%
Walked1.3%
Train0.7%
Bus0.3%
Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.8%Recent arrivals from overseas5.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.6%Labour-force participation65.2%Employed full-time57.3%

Industries people work in

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Construction at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Education & training (10%).

Construction14.9%
Health care & social assistance13.1%
Education & training9.5%
Retail trade9.0%
Manufacturing8.5%
Professional & technical6.3%
Accommodation & food5.1%
Public administration & safety5.1%
Other services4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Yarra Ranges, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (19%) and Managers (14%).

Professionals19.6%
Technicians & trades18.4%
Managers13.6%
Clerical & administrative12.7%
Community & personal service11.9%
Labourers9.1%
Sales workers7.9%
Machinery operators & drivers5.2%

Areas within Yarra Ranges

Belgrave - SelbyChirnside ParkHealesville - Yarra GlenKilsythLilydale - ColdstreamMonbulk - SilvanMontroseMooroolbarkMount Dandenong - OlindaMount EvelynUpper Yarra ValleyUpwey - TecomaWandin - SevilleYarra Valley

Nearby areas

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