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Yarram

3 km²

Yarram is characterised by modest household incomes, a slightly older population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Yarram, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,739—since 2011Median age53 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.0%People aged 65 and over34.6%Children under 1514.0%People in a de facto relationship11.2%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–47878

Age structure

In Yarram, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)34.6%
Older adults (45–64)24.6%
Young adults (25–44)17.3%
Children (0–14)14.0%
Youth (15–24)10.2%

Marital status

In Yarram, the largest group is Married at 38%, followed by Never married (35%) and Widowed (13%).

  • Married38%
  • Never married35%
  • Widowed13%
  • Divorced12%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Yarram, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia78.4%
England3.8%
New Zealand1.5%
India0.8%
Italy0.6%
Vietnam0.4%
Philippines0.3%
China0.2%

Ancestry

In Yarram, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (35%) and Irish (9%).

English42.6%
Australian40.8%
Irish11.1%
Scottish10.5%
German4.5%
Italian2.5%
Dutch2.2%
Filipino0.9%
Chinese0.7%
Indian0.7%

Language

People using another language at home3.6%

Language used at home

In Yarram, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only87.2%
Italian0.5%
Vietnamese0.3%
Punjabi0.3%
Tagalog0.3%
Mandarin0.2%
Hindi0.2%
Cantonese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion44.2%

Religious affiliation

In Yarram, the largest group is No religion at 49%, followed by Christianity (48%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion49%
  • Christianity48%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Islam1%
  • Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.0%

Highest year of school

In Yarram, the largest group is Year 12 at 36%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 9 or below (22%).

Year 1232.7%
Year 1020.5%
Year 9 or below19.6%
Year 1117.2%

Highest qualification level

In Yarram, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (19%) and Bachelor degree (18%).

Certificate III / IV37.2%
Advanced diploma / diploma14.1%
Bachelor degree13.1%
Graduate diploma / certificate3.7%
Postgraduate degree2.9%
Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In Yarram, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Society & culture (14%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related15.7%
Society & culture10.7%
Health10.3%
Education9.8%
Management & commerce9.5%
Food, hospitality & personal services6.6%
Architecture & building5.5%
Agriculture & environment3.3%
Natural & physical sciences1.2%
Information technology0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$494—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$822—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,165—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.2%

Household income distribution

In Yarram, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49937.0%
Under $65033.2%
$1,500–$2,99918.6%
$3,000–$3,9992.3%
$4,000 or more1.8%

Personal income distribution

In Yarram, the largest group is Under $650 at 63%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (7%).

Under $65056.3%
$650–$1,49925.5%
$1,500–$2,9996.0%
$3,000 or more1.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition41.3%People with a mental health condition12.7%People needing help with daily activities11.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Yarram, the largest group is None at 54%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (12%).

None49.2%
One condition23.1%
Two conditions10.9%
Three or more7.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Yarram, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis16.1%
Mental health12.7%
Asthma10.7%
Other condition10.6%
Heart disease8.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Cancer4.8%
Lung condition4.5%
Stroke2.2%
Dementia1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.2%People providing unpaid care15.1%People caring for children unpaid15.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0—since 2011One-parent families20.9%People living alone41.5%—since 2011

Family composition

In Yarram, the largest group is Couples with children at 40%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (21%).

  • Couples with children40%
  • Couples without children37%
  • One-parent families21%
  • Other families2%

Household size

In Yarram, the largest group is 1 person at 42%, followed by 2 people (36%) and 3 people (9%).

1 person41.5%
2 people36.1%
3 people9.2%
4 people7.6%
5 people3.4%
6 or more1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$220—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,083—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting24.2%Homes owned outright50.0%Separate (detached) houses82.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Yarram, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Rented (25%) and Owned with a mortgage (21%).

  • Owned outright52%
  • Rented25%
  • Owned with a mortgage21%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Yarram, the largest group is Separate house at 82%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

  • Separate house82%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached9%
  • Flat or apartment5%
  • Other dwelling3%

Bedrooms per home

In Yarram, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 57%, followed by 2 bedrooms (18%) and 4 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms55.6%
2 bedrooms17.4%
4 bedrooms16.0%
1 bedroom6.3%
5 or more2.3%
Studio / none0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Yarram, the largest group is $200–$349 at 56%, followed by Under $200 (42%) and $350–$549 (2%).

$200–$34952.2%
Under $20039.2%
$350–$5492.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Yarram, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 50%, followed by Under $1,000 (40%) and $1,800–$2,999 (8%).

$1,000–$1,79944.9%
Under $1,00035.9%
$1,800–$2,9997.1%
$3,000 or more1.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.5%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Yarram, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 45%, followed by 2 vehicles (31%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle44.8%
2 vehicles30.9%
3 vehicles12.1%
No vehicle8.5%
4 or more3.2%

How people get to work

In Yarram, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Walked (13%) and Worked at home (8%).

Car (driver)63.3%
Walked11.8%
Worked at home7.4%
Car (passenger)4.0%
Bicycle2.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.2%Recent arrivals from overseas9.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.0%Labour-force participation41.2%Employed full-time50.4%

Industries people work in

In Yarram, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (11%).

Health care & social assistance17.4%
Retail trade10.5%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.4%
Education & training9.6%
Accommodation & food8.6%
Manufacturing7.5%
Construction6.1%
Other services4.4%
Transport & warehousing4.0%
Public administration & safety3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Yarram, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Technicians & trades16.8%
Labourers16.7%
Community & personal service14.7%
Professionals13.9%
Managers10.0%
Clerical & administrative9.6%
Sales workers8.4%
Machinery operators & drivers7.4%

Nearby areas

Port Albert (L)Traralgon South (L)ChurchillToora (L)TraralgonMorwellYinnar (L)Rosedale