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This section reports on Local Area Experiences for Yarra Ranges residents.

Local Area Experiences in Yarra Ranges in 2025

How often do you feel lonely or isolated?
Yarra Ranges 2025
Often/always
6%
Some of the time
19%
Occasionally
24%
Hardly ever
31%
Never
20%
Which of the following are you or members of your household unable to access within the Shire of Yarra Ranges?
Yarra Ranges 2025
Hospitals
28%
Work
19%
Tertiary education
15%
Leisure and recreational facilities
15%
Food and entertainment venues
12%
Arts and cultural experiences
11%
Primary healthcare (e.g., GPs)
10%
Shops
10%
Other community or health services
9%
Parks and open/green spaces
7%
Libraries
6%
Community groups
5%
Vocational training
5%
School
4%
Childcare and/or kindergarten
4%
Culturally safe spaces
3%
Sporting clubs
3%
Other
3%
None of these
38%
Which of the following services would you like to see Yarra Ranges Shire advocate for to help us progress towards our Vision?
Yarra Ranges 2025
Health services
44%
Transport infrastructure and services
34%
Law enforcement
29%
Social services
26%
Emergency services
22%
Affordable private housing
22%
Recreational facilities
18%
Economic development services
15%
Education opportunities
14%
Food and entertainment venues
12%
Climate adaptation, emergency recovery
11%
Public and emergency housing
11%
Public utilities
11%
Environment services
8%
Cultural services
5%
None of these
2%