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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Yass is $779k, with units at $645k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Yass has an estimated 6,913 residents, up from 6,763 at the 2021 Census — a change of 150 people, or 2.2%. 159 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 69 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research by AreaSearch, the resident count in Yass stands at roughly 6,913 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 150 people (2.2%) compared with the 2021 Census tally of 6,763 people. This revision incorporates the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,812 alongside 159 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With a density of 69 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living room alongside capacity for future expansion. The post-census expansion rate of 2.2% sits within 0.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (2.5%), highlighting solid local momentum.
Inflow from abroad served as the primary demographic catalyst, accounting for virtually all inbound population gains across recent intervals. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base) are applied across SA2 territories by AreaSearch. Where these are unavailable, SA2 data published by the NSW State Government in 2022 based on 2021 benchmarks is referenced. Cohort-specific expansion trajectories from these series are extended across 2032 to 2041. In light of these anticipated demographic transitions, regional growth is projected to align with the bottom quartile of non-metropolitan locations, adding 220 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP population figures, amounting to a cumulative 1.7% rise throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
160 new dwellings have been approved in Yass over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That is 4.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building authorisations in Yass run at an average of roughly 32 dwellings per year, culminating in 160 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same five-year span (between FY-22 and FY-26), inbound population gains averaged merely 0.1 people per year for every completed dwelling, meaning homebuilding is keeping pace with or exceeding local requirements. This creates broader options for prospective purchasers and establishes headroom for residential intake beyond baseline expectations, with new builds carrying an expected construction cost of $477,000 on average.
In addition, $9.9 million in commercial development approvals has been recorded this financial year, pointing to a steady non-residential pipeline. Per-capita building activity in Yass closely mirrors Rest of NSW benchmarks, reinforcing local real estate equilibrium in tandem with wider state trends. Detached residences comprise 88.0% of freshly approved stock, while townhouses or apartments make up the remaining 12.0%, upholding the community's spacious character and prioritizing single-family homes that cater to buyers seeking room. A ratio of approximately 238 people per approval underscores the low-density profile of the locality. Demographic modelling suggests Yass will take on an additional 119 residents by 2041 relative to the newest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Existing building trends indicate that the forward supply of housing should comfortably satisfy demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion ahead of current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Yass
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Yass, worth an estimated $784 million. A further 51 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.1 billion. 16 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Civic infrastructure, capital developments, and planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has outlined 13 key initiatives positioned to influence the district, including Crago Mill Precinct, Hamilton Rise Yass, Yarrah - Yass River Masterplanned Community, and Yarrah at Yass River, with principal projects detailed below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Crago Mill Precinct
The completed Crago Mill Precinct integrates a restored historic mill with modern civic facilities, including a state-of-the-art library, community meeting rooms, an Emergency Operations Centre, commercial spaces, and the new Yass Valley Council administration building.
Yass Industrial Park
30 hectares of industrial development for logistics, transport, freight, warehousing, building and construction, and technology. Stage 1 consists of 21 blocks, with Stage 2 currently underway. Features 800-metre frontage to Yass Valley Way, B-Double and B-Triple accessible blocks, with services including water, sewer, and underground power.
Yarrah at Yass River
A masterplanned community bordering the Yass River offering over 700 dwellings, diverse lot sizes, 11 hectares of open space, over 6 hectares of river corridor enhancements, and planned amenities including shops, childcare, and a medical centre.
Hamilton Rise Yass
Hamilton Rise is a master planned community in the Yass Valley, offering approximately 500 residential lots ranging from 620m2 to over 1000m2. It provides space and freedom with rural vistas and proximity to Yass CBD. Stage 1 construction is nearly complete, with blocks available for sale and house and land packages offered.
Yarrah - Yass River Masterplanned Community
Large staged residential subdivision on the Yass River delivering 763 dwellings, 11.77 hectares of open space, a mixed-use activity centre, a retirement village and a health services precinct. Stage 1 is complete and sold out, with houses built or under construction. Stage 2A civil works began in March 2024, Stage 2B received DA and subdivision works approval with civil works starting in spring-summer 2025, and Stage 3 is now selling. The Concept Master Plan and Stages 3 and 4 received DA approval in 2024, with the overall master plan comprising eight stages.
South West Yass Residential Development
Major residential land development for 100 dwellings planned from 2022-2036. Strategic expansion area to accommodate Yass Valley's projected population growth.
North Yass Residential Development
Planned residential development for 80 dwellings from 2021-2036. Forms part of systematic urban expansion to meet growing demand in Yass region.
Yass High School Upgrade
Upgrade to Yass High School delivering six new STEM teaching and learning spaces, three seminar rooms, new covered outdoor areas, new staff study facilities, and landscaping and accessibility improvements. Works are recorded by School Infrastructure NSW as a completed project, with a project gallery and information packs available on the official page.
3,456 residents of Yass are employed, from a labour force of 3,524. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 63.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Yass displays a capable talent pool with strong representation across vital services and an unemployment rate sitting at only 1.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 3,456 while joblessness remains 2.2% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, alongside a typical participation rate of 63.6% (compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW). Census records indicated that a modest 12.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome that should be viewed alongside prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Workforce participation is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, alongside construction.
The region exhibits deep specialization within public administration & safety, where local concentration reaches 2.3 times regional averages. In contrast, manufacturing captures a smaller footprint at 2.0% compared with the 5.8% seen regionally. Evaluating Census workplace counts against resident numbers indicates that local employment capacity remains comparatively restrained. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM series shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the available workforce shrank by 2.2% while total employment pulled back by 1.8%, producing a 0.4 percentage points drop in the jobless rate. Across the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment pull back 0.9%, the labour force drop 0.4%, and unemployment rise 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future hiring demand in Yass across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry weightings to the occupational profile of Yass points to potential employment growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (though this represents an illustrative weighting calculation rather than a localized population forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yass is $1,739 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $867 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,883 a year against an average of $77,442. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records at postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the Yass SA2 at elevated levels by national standards, with a median of $63,883 and an average of $77,442. For comparison, Regional NSW registers a median of $52,390 alongside an average of $65,215. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated benchmarks of approximately $70,476 (median) and $85,434 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local individual, family, and household earnings sat near the 55th percentile across Australia.
The dominant wage bracket comprises 33.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,288 residents), matching regional patterns where this category accounts for 29.9%. Once housing commitments are fulfilled, households retain 85.6% of their funds for general living, placing the area in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yass had 2,524 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 3% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,773 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential stock in Yass was comprised of 89.0% standalone houses alongside 10.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 34.7% of homes, trailing the Regional NSW benchmark, with remaining tenures split between mortgaged properties (40.9%) and rental accommodation (24.4%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,773 while median weekly rent was $340, tracking above Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively. On a nationwide basis, local mortgages remain beneath the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit below the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yass counted 2,524 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.9% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 31.0%, couples without children at 27.6%, and single parent families at 11.4%. Independent living arrangements make up the other 29.1%, comprising lone person households at 27.5% alongside group households at 1.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 observed across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in Yass hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,353 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,005 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Yass sits below broader territory averages, with 23.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a university qualification versus 32.2% across NSW, pointing to room for continued educational expansion. Bachelor credentials represent 15.1% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational pathways are widely pursued, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (27.7%). Study engagement is strong throughout the community, with 28.7% of the population enrolled in an educational course. This distribution encompasses 11.3% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.1% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Yass reaches 148 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 740 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network in Yass encompasses 148 operational access points spanning bus and train services. These facilities connect across 42 distinct routes, generating 736 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is exceptionally strong, with residents living a median 193 meters from their closest transit point. Given the area's commuter character, private vehicles serve as the primary means of travel for 92% of journeys, while 5% walk. Vehicle ownership registers at 1.6 per dwelling, and a modest 12.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 conditions).
Transit movements across the network total an average of 105 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest access points relative to the locality midpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.9% of residents in Yass report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health analyses by AreaSearch reveal noticeable wellness concerns in Yass, with chronic illnesses and mortality trends impacting both younger cohorts and mature demographics, while private medical insurance adoption is pronounced at roughly 58% of the community (~4,009 people). This exceeds the 51.9% coverage observed throughout Regional NSW. Prevalent chronic conditions across the district include arthritis, recorded among 11.2% of locals, and mental health issues, affecting 10.1%, while 59.9% reported no long-term illnesses compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age adults face an elevated incidence of persistent health conditions. Furthermore, 22.1% of the population is aged 65 and over (1,527 people), tracking below the 23.3% regional benchmark, with senior health indicators generally matching overall national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yass is largely Australian-born, at 90.2% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.8%) and English (30.2%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect lower cultural variety in Yass, where 90.2% of the populace was born in Australia, 92.5% hold Australian citizenship, and 95.7% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity forms the principal faith, claimed by 59.6% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary lineages reported in Yass include Australian at 33.8%, English at 30.2%, and Irish at 10.1%. Variances also appear across other heritage groups: Australian Aboriginal representation stands at 3.5% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Scottish accounts for 7.9% (vs 8.0%), and Maltese represents 0.4% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yass is 42. 22.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Yass closely follows broader regional benchmarks, deviating by at most 1.3 percentage points from Regional NSW patterns. The median age is estimated at 42, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 1 year below the Regional NSW standard of 43 recorded at the same Census. Since that count, individuals aged 45 - 64 have reduced their share from 25.0% to an estimated 23.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest demographic addition will occur within the 65+ cohort, expanding by 239 residents (16%) to reach 1,766, whereas younger age brackets alongside middle-aged groups are forecast to diminish over the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yass
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 159 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,763 at the 2021 Census → 6,913 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (101061541). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.