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Yass Surrounds has an estimated 13,523 residents, up 6.4% since the 2021 Census, with 18 projects tracked in Yass Surrounds.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Yass Surrounds, a statistical area located 40 kilometres north-northwest of the Canberra CBD, is home to around 13,523 people as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. That figure represents an increase of 810 people (6.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported 12,713 residents. The estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 13,346 as of June 2025, together with 738 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Growth in the area has been strong, with the population expanding at a notable pace.
The local market features above-average median household income, strong representation of detached houses, and a high proportion of married families. Public administration is a notable employment base, and residents aged 45 to 54 are well represented, while mortgaged homes are common. Residents are largely middle-aged and mature, with a large share of family households and couples without children, and the area is considered very affluent.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 8,258 in 2001 and 13,346 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 13,523 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 15.1%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 28.6%.
Yass Surrounds ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 89th for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Yass Surrounds is $674 a week, up 4.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 16% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.3%.
16% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $442 in 2017, $726 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $317 in 2017, $308 in 2020. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Morning Street, Gundaroo NSW 2620 | $1,100,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 11 Cossack Street, Bowning NSW 2582 | $800,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 24 Morning Street, Gundaroo NSW 2620 | $1,390,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 36 Camden Street, Binalong NSW 2584 | $291,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 9 Church Lane, Wallaroo NSW 2618 | $7,000,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 30 West Street, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 | $1,450,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 5 Hamilton Drive, Marchmont NSW 2582 | $1,260,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 378 Hillview Drive, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 | $1,360,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 81 McCarthy Road, Wallaroo NSW 2618 | $2,200,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2 Charolais Place, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 | $1,429,000 | 15 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 45 residential sales recorded since 15 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 45, houses and units together, was $1,275,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $674 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.12m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $830k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,275,000 | Median of the 45 most recent residential sales, settled 15 Jun 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $726 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +5.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.5% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Young - Yass | $524 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Young - Yass, over 12 months | +8.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Capital Region | $561 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Capital Region, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 358 tracked applications: 109 approved, 79 under assessment, 170 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 18 projects in Yass Surrounds (2 under construction) and 63 more in the surrounding area.
Inclusive all-ages, all-abilities playground to serve the growing Murrumbateman community.
Sunningdale Estate is a 37 lot rural residential subdivision in central Murrumbateman with block sizes from approx 1,500 sqm to 6,300 sqm.
Rural residential lifestyle subdivision of 15 freehold lots ranging from 6 to 20 acres between Yass and Murrumbateman.
New public primary school serving Murrumbateman and nearby rural areas.
Duplication of the Barton Highway to improve safety and travel times between NSW and the ACT.
Construction of a treated effluent irrigation system and pump station to minimise the potential of treated effluent overflowing into…
Upgrades to Murrumbateman Road, including the installation of guideposts, safety barriers, and improvements to road shoulders, signage, and…
State approved 275 MWdc solar farm with a 120 MW battery energy storage system at Lade Vale, near Gunning, NSW.
Approved 100 MW solar farm with a 45 MW / 90 MWh battery energy storage system on grazing land near the NSW and ACT border.
A strategic masterplan led by Yass Valley Council to guide the future growth of North Murrumbateman.
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Estimated completion year of the 34 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 7, 2027 10, 2028 5, 2029 1, 2030 5, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1, 2036 3. 21 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 358 substantial development applications lodged in and around Yass Surrounds over the past 5 years, 270 in the last 12 months; 79 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 5, 2022 27, 2023 17, 2024 17, 2025 23, 2026 (to Oct) 269.
Key application Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman Mixed Use | $6m
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 358 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 270 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 6.8 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 74th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 87 | ABS building approvals | 76th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 109 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 79 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Yass Surrounds SA2 include: North Murrumbateman Masterplan (Planning); Murrumbateman All-Abilities Playground (Planning); Sunningdale Estate (Construction); Murrumbateman Public School (Completed); and The Valley at Manton (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Yass Surrounds SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
Infrastructure investment analysis indicates targeted investment in infrastructure improvements that will benefit the local area, with a notable concentration of investment within the immediate the Yass Surrounds SA2 vicinity.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Yass Surrounds among the top 19% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Yass Surrounds SA2 area has seen 202 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Yass Surrounds SA2's current population of 13,523 has been supported by 87 approvals on average over recent years.
The Yass Surrounds SA2 has seen 6.8 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 133 people in the Yass Surrounds SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Yass Surrounds SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 87, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Yass Surrounds SA2 has grown by approximately 906 people, while 436 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Yass Surrounds are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,523 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +6.4% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 12th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 12,713 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 810 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 5,680.57 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Yass Surrounds SA2 was estimated to be approximately 13,523 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 13,346 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The yass surrounds sa2 has added approximately 810 people and shown a 6.37% increase from the 12,713 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is estimated at 2 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Yass Surrounds SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.4% per annum.
Population growth in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (39.5%), Natural increase (30.6%), Overseas migration (29.9%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 39.5% of overall population gains.
Yass Surrounds's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 70th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 21.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 50.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 43 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 15.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Yass Surrounds SA2 at 43 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 43 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 43 years as at August 2026, Yass Surrounds is equal to the Regional NSW 2021 Census average and 5 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Yass Surrounds SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 15.1% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Yass Surrounds SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Yass Surrounds SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most under-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (1.7% vs 2.9%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.2% of the population in the Yass Surrounds SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.5% of the population in the Yass Surrounds SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 89% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $67,890 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 79th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $86,736 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,575 | 2021 Census, weekly | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,129 | 2021 Census, weekly | 87th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 43.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,916 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 12.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is approximately $72,221. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $67,890.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is approximately $92,270. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $86,736.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is approximately $72,221 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $67,890 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is approximately $92,270 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $86,736 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Yass Surrounds SA2's households (~28.6% / 1,195 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 28.6% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is $2,575/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is $2,916/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is $1,129/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Yass Surrounds SA2's median income among taxpayers is $67,890, with an average of $86,736. This is extremely high nationally, and compares to Regional NSW's median of $55,733 and average of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $72,221 (median) and $92,270 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is $9,817 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The yass surrounds sa2's disposable income is $9,817 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The exceptional employment performance in Yass Surrounds places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 7,768 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 11,074 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 7,834 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Yass Surrounds SA2 has approximately 7,768 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 0.8%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Yass Surrounds SA2 stands at 0.8%, which is 3.3 percentage points below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are public administration & safety (20.6% of employment), agriculture, forestry & fishing (12.1%), and construction (12.1%). Other significant employers include education & training and professional & technical.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Yass Surrounds SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is 71.1%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The yass surrounds sa2 shows notable specialisation in public administration & safety, which employs 20.6% of the local workforce compared to 7.5% across Regional NSW. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.7, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 3 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The yass surrounds sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 2.2% growth, ranking 17th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Yass Surrounds ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 20.4% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 33.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 22.4% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.9% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 32.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 31.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.1% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.5% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
33.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Yass Surrounds SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
32.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Yass Surrounds SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The yass surrounds sa2 ranks in the 66th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Yass Surrounds SA2 are: Certificate (22.4%), Bachelor Degree (20.4%), Advanced Diploma (11.9%).
31.6% of the population in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.6% in primary school, 9.5% in secondary school, 4.1% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is 1016, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 10 schools within the Yass Surrounds SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 642 students.
The yass surrounds sa2 includes 10 primary schools.
Yass Surrounds features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.8 people | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 16.2% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 40.8% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 33.7% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,180 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,446 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 82.3% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Yass Surrounds SA2 had 4,180 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 6.4% to an estimated 4,446 households today.
The average household size in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is 2.8 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 82.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (16.2%), group households (1.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,440 family households, couples with children account for 40.8% of all households, couples without children at home 33.7%, and single parent families 7.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Yass Surrounds SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 82.3% (versus 68.8% in Regional NSW). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 16.2% compared to 27.9% in Regional NSW. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Yass Surrounds SA2 have an average of 1.7 children, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 57.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 28.3% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 16.2% of all households in the Yass Surrounds SA2, notably lower than the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.5% of households, below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Yass Surrounds is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 11.9% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 4.1% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 95.9% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 88.1% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
Yass Surrounds was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.1% of its population born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 95.9% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Yass Surrounds was found to be Christianity, which makes up 52.6% of people in Yass Surrounds. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Yass Surrounds are Australian, comprising 31.1% of the population, English, comprising 31.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Scottish is notably overrepresented at 9.1% of Yass Surrounds (vs 8.0% across Regional NSW), Croatian at 0.8% (vs 0.3%) and Dutch at 1.5% (vs 1.0%).
11.9% of the Yass Surrounds SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
4.1% of the population in the Yass Surrounds SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
1.5% of the Yass Surrounds SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
92.4% of the Yass Surrounds SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Yass Surrounds is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 38.6% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 99.2% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,275 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 51.2% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 15.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 10th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 20.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 17th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Yass Surrounds SA2, 38.6% of homes are owned outright, 51.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 10.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 99.2% of dwellings in the Yass Surrounds SA2 are houses.
In the Yass Surrounds SA2, 0.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 0.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Yass Surrounds SA2 stands at 38.6%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is $2,275, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is $1,341, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Yass Surrounds SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 20.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 15.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Yass Surrounds SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Yass Surrounds SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 20.4% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 15.5% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Yass Surrounds SA2 consists of 99.2% detached houses, 0.4% semi-detached dwellings, 0.1% apartments, and 0.3% other dwelling types.
Housing in Yass Surrounds consumes approximately 12.0% of median household income ($11,150 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Yass Surrounds show attached dwellings contributing 4% of approvals compared to 1% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 96% of applications versus 99% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
Yass Surrounds's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 60.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 80th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 67.9% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.8% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.0% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
Around 60.6% of people in the Yass Surrounds SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Yass Surrounds SA2, 3.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
8.1% of people in the Yass Surrounds SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.3% of the Yass Surrounds SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.5% of people in the Yass Surrounds SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Yass Surrounds SA2, 60.6% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 40 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 40th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 486 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 99th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 971 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 34th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 28 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 80 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 21.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 486 public transport stops within the Yass Surrounds SA2.
The Yass Surrounds SA2 has 971 weekly trips across 80 routes, averaging 138 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 290 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 5.1 km away and the nearest child care centre 8.0 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 486 stops nearby, 971 weekly trips, access rating 40 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 38 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 38th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 5.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 8.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 9.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 10.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 12.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 13.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 19.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 20.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 20.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 25.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 33.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Yass Surrounds among the top 19% of areas assessed nationwide.
Yass Surrounds has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Yass Surrounds's sought-after property market has recorded 341 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 62% residential, 12% commercial and 26% vacant land transactions.
Population growth drivers in Yass Surrounds are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Yass Surrounds's median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 89% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The exceptional employment performance in Yass Surrounds places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
The educational profile of Yass Surrounds ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Yass Surrounds features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
Yass Surrounds is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Yass Surrounds is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional NSW.
Yass Surrounds's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Yass Surrounds has an estimated 13,523 residents, up 6.4% since the 2021 Census, with 18 projects tracked in Yass Surrounds.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Yass Surrounds.
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Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (101061542). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Yass Surrounds from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Yass Surrounds with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.