Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

South Yarra - West

2 km²

South Yarra - West stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country.

Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and household incomes well above most areas.

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📍 South Yarra - West, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,423▲ +7.1%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +11.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.7%People aged 65 and over22.9%Children under 158.7%People in a de facto relationship19.1%▲ +16.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In South Yarra - West, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 39%, followed by Seniors (65+) (23%) and Older adults (45–64) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)39.1%

Seniors (65+)22.9%

Older adults (45–64)20.7%

Children (0–14)8.7%

Youth (15–24)8.7%

Marital status

In South Yarra - West, the largest group is Never married at 49%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (9%).

Never married49%
Married36%
Divorced9%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In South Yarra - West, Australia is the majority at 80%; England is next at 6%.

Australia59.1%

England4.4%

China3.7%

New Zealand2.6%

India1.7%

Philippines1.0%

South Africa0.7%

Italy0.4%

Vietnam0.3%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In South Yarra - West, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (21%) and Irish (13%).

English33.2%

Australian23.0%

Irish13.7%

Scottish12.5%

Chinese8.1%

Italian4.8%

German4.3%

Greek2.1%

Indian2.1%

Dutch1.4%

Language

People using another language at home19.5%

Language used at home

In South Yarra - West, English only is the majority at 89%; Mandarin is next at 6%.

English only72.3%

Mandarin4.5%

Cantonese1.2%

Greek0.9%

Italian0.8%

Hindi0.6%

Vietnamese0.5%

Arabic0.3%

Tagalog0.3%

Religion

People with no religion48.3%

Religious affiliation

In South Yarra - West, No religion is the majority at 54%; Christianity is next at 37%.

No religion54%
Christianity37%
Judaism3%
Buddhism3%
Hinduism2%
Islam1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1281.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher57.5%

Highest year of school

In South Yarra - West, Year 12 is the majority at 89%; Year 11 is next at 6%.

Year 1281.1%

Year 115.0%

Year 103.2%

Year 9 or below1.5%

Highest qualification level

In South Yarra - West, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 49%, followed by Postgraduate degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Bachelor degree41.9%

Postgraduate degree22.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.2%

Certificate III / IV5.2%

Certificate I / II0.5%

Field of qualification

In South Yarra - West, the largest group is Management & commerce at 27%, followed by Society & culture (20%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce22.9%

Society & culture17.4%

Health11.5%

Creative arts8.1%

Education6.0%

Engineering & related5.4%

Architecture & building4.4%

Natural & physical sciences4.2%

Information technology3.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,454▲ +31.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,259▲ +20.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,284▲ +23.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week29.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week35.3%

Household income distribution

In South Yarra - West, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $4,000 or more (27%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99931.3%

$4,000 or more25.3%

$650–$1,49917.6%

Under $65010.1%

$3,000–$3,9999.9%

Personal income distribution

South Yarra - West splits fairly evenly between $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and $650–$1,499 (28%), with Under $650 at 23%.

$1,500–$2,99927.0%

$650–$1,49925.5%

Under $65021.1%

$3,000 or more16.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.1%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities4.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In South Yarra - West, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 21%.

None64.7%

One condition18.7%

Two conditions4.8%

Three or more1.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

South Yarra - West splits fairly evenly between Mental health (20%) and Asthma (19%), with Other condition at 18%.

Mental health8.2%

Asthma7.5%

Other condition7.4%

Arthritis6.0%

Cancer3.6%

Heart disease3.5%

Diabetes1.8%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.4%People providing unpaid care10.9%People caring for children unpaid15.9%People who served in the Defence Force1.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.4%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families8.2%People living alone44.8%▲ +7.1%since 2011

Family composition

In South Yarra - West, Couples without children is the majority at 54%; Couples with children is next at 36%.

Couples without children54%
Couples with children36%
One-parent families8%
Other families2%

Household size

In South Yarra - West, the largest group is 1 person at 45%, followed by 2 people (40%) and 3 people (9%).

1 person44.8%

2 people39.4%

3 people9.0%

4 people5.4%

5 people0.9%

6 or more0.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$457▲ +19.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,100▼ -8.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting52.9%Homes owned outright27.4%Separate (detached) houses5.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms23.6%▲ +1.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In South Yarra - West, Rented is the majority at 53%; Owned outright is next at 28%.

Rented53%
Owned outright28%
Owned with a mortgage16%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In South Yarra - West, Flat or apartment is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.

Flat or apartment85%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Separate house6%

Bedrooms per home

In South Yarra - West, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 1 bedroom (25%) and 3 bedrooms (19%).

2 bedrooms49.3%

1 bedroom24.8%

3 bedrooms18.7%

4 bedrooms3.6%

5 or more1.3%

Studio / none1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In South Yarra - West, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (20%) and $550–$749 (19%).

$350–$54946.0%

$200–$34919.5%

$550–$74918.2%

$750 or more12.8%

Under $2000.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

South Yarra - West splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (30%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 23%.

$3,000 or more29.9%

$1,800–$2,99927.3%

$1,000–$1,79921.1%

Under $1,00012.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle20.0%▼ -2.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In South Yarra - West, 1 vehicle is the majority at 56%; 2 vehicles is next at 21%.

1 vehicle55.9%

2 vehicles20.6%

No vehicle20.0%

3 vehicles2.5%

4 or more1.1%

How people get to work

In South Yarra - West, Worked at home is the majority at 58%; Car (driver) is next at 25%.

Worked at home47.1%

Car (driver)19.9%

Walked9.6%

Bicycle1.9%

Train1.3%

Car (passenger)0.9%

Bus0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years56.7%Recent arrivals from overseas28.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation65.8%Employed full-time66.9%

Industries people work in

No single group dominates in South Yarra - West — Professional & technical leads at 21%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (15%) and Education & training (10%).

Professional & technical20.3%

Health care & social assistance14.1%

Education & training9.6%

Finance & insurance8.1%

Retail trade6.1%

Accommodation & food5.3%

Public administration & safety5.0%

Construction3.9%

Manufacturing3.3%

Media & telecommunications3.3%

Occupations people work in

In South Yarra - West, the largest group is Professionals at 48%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals47.1%

Managers19.9%

Clerical & administrative11.1%

Community & personal service6.2%

Sales workers6.1%

Technicians & trades4.6%

Labourers2.3%

Machinery operators & drivers0.5%

Areas within South Yarra - West

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Nearby areas

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria South Yarra - South Albert Park South Yarra - North Southbank - East Prahran - Windsor Richmond (South) - Cremorne South Melbourne

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