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Yarragon South

40 km²

Yarragon South is characterised by a low share of renters and a notably older population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population204▼ -22.1%since 2011Median age55 yrs▲ +5.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over29.9%Children under 1511.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41919

Age structure

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Seniors (65+) (30%) and Children (0–14) (12%).

Older adults (45–64)36.3%
Seniors (65+)29.9%
Children (0–14)11.8%
Youth (15–24)11.8%
Young adults (25–44)11.3%

Marital status

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Married at 63%, followed by Never married (24%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married63%
  • Never married24%
  • Divorced9%
  • Separated2%
  • Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (5%) and Italy (3%).

Australia73.5%
England3.9%
Italy2.5%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Yarragon South, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only93.1%

Religion

People with no religion57.8%

Religious affiliation

In Yarragon South, the largest group is No religion at 66%, followed by Christianity (34%).

  • No religion66%
  • Christianity34%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1258.7%

Highest year of school

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Year 12 at 63%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1258.7%
Year 1014.0%
Year 1111.7%
Year 9 or below8.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$781▲ +41.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,562▲ +47.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,949▲ +51.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week12.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.1%

Household income distribution

In Yarragon South, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (18%) and $4,000 or more (14%).

$650–$1,49943.0%
$1,500–$2,99919.0%
$4,000 or more15.2%
Under $65013.9%
$3,000–$3,99913.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.9%People with a mental health condition5.9%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Asthma at 22%, followed by Arthritis (21%) and Other condition (17%).

Asthma10.8%
Arthritis10.3%
Other condition8.3%
Mental health5.9%
Cancer4.9%
Heart disease3.4%
Diabetes2.5%
Lung condition2.0%
Stroke2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.5%People providing unpaid care15.8%People caring for children unpaid18.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▲ +4.3%since 2011One-parent families12.0%

Family composition

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Couples without children at 55%, followed by Couples with children (31%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples without children55%
  • Couples with children31%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$345▲ +72.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,398▲ +70.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting3.8%Homes owned outright58.2%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Owned outright at 57%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (4%).

  • Owned outright57%
  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Rented4%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Car (driver) at 48%, followed by Worked at home (43%) and Train (5%).

Car (driver)44.1%
Worked at home39.2%
Train4.9%
Walked2.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.8%Labour-force participation56.5%Employed full-time55.9%

Industries people work in

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Education & training at 18%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (15%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Education & training16.7%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.7%
Health care & social assistance11.8%
Construction10.8%
Public administration & safety9.8%
Professional & technical7.8%
Accommodation & food5.9%
Retail trade4.9%
Transport & warehousing3.9%
Media & telecommunications2.9%

Occupations people work in

In Yarragon South, the largest group is Professionals at 23%, followed by Managers (22%) and Sales workers (15%).

Professionals21.6%
Managers20.6%
Sales workers13.7%
Community & personal service10.8%
Technicians & trades9.8%
Clerical & administrative9.8%
Machinery operators & drivers2.9%
Labourers2.9%

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