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South Yarra

4 km²

South Yarra is characterised by a high share of renters and more residents than most areas.

It also has a youthful population and slightly above-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population25,028▲ +30.8%since 2011Median age33 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.5%People aged 65 and over12.3%Children under 157.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42.5k2.5k

Age structure

In South Yarra, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 51%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (18%) and Seniors (65+) (12%).

Young adults (25–44)50.8%
Older adults (45–64)18.1%
Seniors (65+)12.3%
Youth (15–24)11.7%
Children (0–14)7.0%

Marital status

In South Yarra, the largest group is Never married at 62%, followed by Married (26%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Never married62%
  • Married26%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed3%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In South Yarra, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by England (6%) and China (6%).

Australia55.7%
England4.4%
China4.4%
New Zealand3.1%
India2.1%
Philippines0.8%
Vietnam0.8%
South Africa0.8%
Italy0.6%
Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home24.6%

Language used at home

In South Yarra, the largest group is English only at 85%, followed by Mandarin (7%) and Cantonese (2%).

English only68.8%
Mandarin5.3%
Cantonese1.6%
Greek1.5%
Italian0.9%
Vietnamese0.8%
Hindi0.7%
Arabic0.6%
Tagalog0.3%
Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion52.4%

Religious affiliation

In South Yarra, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (33%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • No religion57%
  • Christianity33%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Judaism2%
  • Hinduism2%
  • Islam2%
  • Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1282.9%

Highest year of school

In South Yarra, the largest group is Year 12 at 89%, followed by Year 11 (5%) and Year 10 (4%).

Year 1282.9%
Year 114.3%
Year 103.3%
Year 9 or below2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,395▲ +36.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,063▲ +21.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,106▲ +30.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week27.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.2%

Household income distribution

In South Yarra, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $4,000 or more (21%).

$1,500–$2,99932.0%
$650–$1,49920.8%
$4,000 or more20.1%
Under $65012.5%
$3,000–$3,99910.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.7%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In South Yarra, the largest group is Mental health at 26%, followed by Asthma (22%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health9.8%
Asthma8.2%
Other condition6.9%
Arthritis4.6%
Heart disease2.2%
Cancer2.2%
Diabetes2.1%
Lung condition0.7%
Stroke0.5%
Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.1%People providing unpaid care8.9%People caring for children unpaid11.8%

Family & Households

Average household size1.7▼ -10.5%since 2011One-parent families10.5%

Family composition

In South Yarra, the largest group is Couples without children at 55%, followed by Couples with children (32%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples without children55%
  • Couples with children32%
  • One-parent families10%
  • Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$415▲ +15.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,100▼ -8.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011Households renting61.8%Homes owned outright17.8%Separate (detached) houses7.4%

How homes are owned or rented

In South Yarra, the largest group is Rented at 62%, followed by Owned outright (18%) and Owned with a mortgage (18%).

  • Rented62%
  • Owned outright18%
  • Owned with a mortgage18%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In South Yarra, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 80%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Separate house (7%).

  • Flat or apartment80%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached13%
  • Separate house7%
  • Other dwelling0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In South Yarra, the largest group is Worked at home at 56%, followed by Car (driver) (24%) and Walked (9%).

Worked at home47.1%
Car (driver)20.4%
Walked7.8%
Train5.5%
Bicycle1.9%
Car (passenger)1.1%
Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years61.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation72.9%Employed full-time70.2%

Industries people work in

In South Yarra, the largest group is Professional & technical at 21%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Retail trade (8%).

Professional & technical19.8%
Health care & social assistance12.2%
Retail trade8.0%
Education & training8.0%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Accommodation & food6.5%
Public administration & safety5.0%
Construction4.7%
Administrative & support3.3%
Manufacturing3.2%

Occupations people work in

In South Yarra, the largest group is Professionals at 46%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals45.6%
Managers18.9%
Clerical & administrative10.8%
Community & personal service7.1%
Sales workers6.8%
Technicians & trades5.2%
Labourers2.6%
Machinery operators & drivers1.1%

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