Yackandandah

Population growth drivers in Yackandandah are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

By Nov 2025, the population of the Yackandandah statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at approximately 2,220 people. This reflects an increase of 212 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,008. The latest estimate of 2,052 residents was derived from AreaSearch's examination of the ABS's ERP data release in Jun 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 15.7 persons per square kilometer. Since the 2021 Census, Yackandandah (SA2) has seen a growth rate of 10.6%, surpassing both its SA3 area (4.8%) and SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.0% to this population increase.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the Yackandandah (SA2) is projected to increase its population by 824 persons, reflecting a total increase of 31.7% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Yackandandah when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Yackandandah has averaged around 11 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 56 homes were approved, with one more in FY-26 so far. This results in about 4 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

Consequently, demand exceeds supply, potentially driving price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new homes is $676,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $626,000, indicating limited commercial development activity.

Compared to the Rest of Vic., Yackandandah has 18.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks in the 56th percentile nationally. All new constructions have been detached houses, maintaining the area's low density nature. There are approximately 280 people per dwelling approval, leaving room for growth. Population forecasts estimate Yackandandah will gain 704 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Yackandandah has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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AreaSearch analysis places Yackandandah well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Yackandandah has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of September 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

In this month, 1,054 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. The workforce participation rate was fairly standard at 59.6%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, the area had a high concentration in education & training with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, retail trade showed lower representation at 7.9% compared to the regional average of 9.9%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.7% while employment declined by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points in Yackandandah. In comparison, Rest of Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.7% and a labour force decline of 0.6%, with unemployment rising marginally during the same period. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts indicated that national employment was expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yackandandah's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Yackandandah had an income level below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Yackandandah was $50,709 and the average income stood at $61,160. Comparatively, Rest of Vic.'s median and average incomes were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for Yackandandah as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,892 (median) and $66,206 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Yackandandah ranked modestly, between the 45th and 51st percentiles. The largest income segment comprised 33.9% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (752 individuals), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort also represented 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retained 88.9% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Yackandandah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Yackandandah, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.4% of dwellings were houses while 6.5% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s 91.6% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yackandandah stood at 46.9%, with mortgaged properties at 36.9% and rented ones at 16.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,473. The median weekly rent in Yackandandah was $306, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s figure of $280. Nationally, Yackandandah's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Yackandandah has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.9 percent of all households, including 29.7 percent couples with children, 37.7 percent couples without children, and 8.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.1 percent, with lone person households at 23.4 percent and group households comprising 0.7 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

Yackandandah demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Yackandandah, residents aged 15+ have a significantly higher proportion of university qualifications compared to broader areas. Specifically, 35.4% of residents hold such qualifications, surpassing the SA4 region's 19.8% and the SA3 area's 21.1%. This educational advantage is driven by various credentials: Bachelor degrees at 22.5%, postgraduate qualifications at 7.4%, and graduate diplomas at 5.5%. Vocational skills are also prominent, with 35.6% of residents holding such credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (22.7%).

Educational participation in the area is notably high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education at 9.8%, secondary education at 8.9%, and tertiary education at 3.2%.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates three active public transport stops in Yackandandah, all serving buses. These stops are covered by two distinct routes, offering a combined total of 50 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is evaluated as limited, with residents generally positioned 615 meters away from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages seven trips daily across all routes, resulting in approximately sixteen weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Yackandandah is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Yackandandah faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~1,133 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.1 and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 66.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 64.1% across Rest of Vic.. The area has 25.7% of residents aged 65 and over (570 people), which is higher than the 20.7% in Rest of Vic., broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The latest Census data sees Yackandandah placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Yackandandah's population showed low cultural diversity, with 89.3% born in Australia, 92.5% being citizens, and 98.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 46.1%, compared to 48.2% regionally. The top ancestry groups were English (32.2%), Australian (30.6%), and Irish (11.6%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher than average at 10.1% versus 8.3%, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.2%, and German at 4.6% versus 4.8%.

Yackandandah ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Yackandandah has a median age of 50, which exceeds the Rest of Vic.'s figure of 43 and is well above the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 16.2% of Yackandandah's population, compared to Rest of Vic., while the 25-34 cohort makes up 6.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 5.6% to 6.7%, and the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 18.0% to 16.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Yackandandah's age profile will change significantly, with the 35-44 age cohort projected to increase by 144 people (54%) from 266 to 411.