Population
- 118,615 in 2001
- Age structure
| Age Group | Banyule % | Melbourne % |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 4 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| 5 – 14 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| 15 – 24 | 14.4% | 15.5% |
| 25 – 34 | 14.1% | 16.7% |
| 35 – 49 | 22.0% | 22.5% |
| 50 – 59 | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| 60 – 69 | 7.9% | 7.3% |
| 70 – 84 | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| 85 Plus | 1.6% | 1.2% |
Birthplace and Language
- No data available
Religion
- No data available
Employment
- 25.1% of the employed population work in community services, 20.24% in wholesale and retail trade, 14.25% in finance, property and business services and 13.78% in gas, electrical and water utilities
- 35.4% are professionals and associate professionals and 32.2% are in clerical, sales and services type roles
History
Before the arrival of Europeans, the Yarra Valley was home to aborigines from the Wurundjeri tribe. They continued to live in campsites on river flats and swaps for some time after white settlement.