Yallambie

An assessment of population growth drivers in Yallambie reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Yallambie is around 4,136, reflecting a decrease of 25 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,161. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,117 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,406 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Population projections for Yallambie are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation for non-covered areas.

Considering these projections, the suburb is expected to increase its population by 1,443 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 35.7% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Yallambie is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Yallambie had approximately 1 new home approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 7 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26.

The area's population decline suggests that new supply has likely been meeting demand, providing good choice for buyers. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $650,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Yallambie has significantly less development activity, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This limited supply is also below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining Yallambie's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With approximately 4182 people per approval, Yallambie demonstrates a mature, established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 1,478 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Yallambie has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include North East Link Environmental Parklands, Plenty River Trail Upgrades, Montmorency North Pavilion Refurbishment, and Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrades (Watsonia-Eltham). The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Yallambie demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Yallambie has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation stands at 76.4%, higher than the regional average of 71.0%.

A notable 31.2% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Key industries for employment include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area shows a strong specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share four times the regional level. Manufacturing has limited presence with 4.4% employment compared to the regional average of 7.2%.

Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, while employment remained stable at a 0.0% change, leading to a fall in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne where employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment rose slightly by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yallambie's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates Yallambie's median income among taxpayers is $68,751, with an average of $92,791. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Yallambie would be approximately $74,423 (median) and $100,446 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Yallambie rank highly nationally, between the 80th and 84th percentiles. Income brackets reveal 35.8% of the population (1,480 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to metropolitan regions where 32.8% occupy this range. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 34.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Yallambie's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

In Yallambie, as per the latest Census data, 89.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 10.7% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is in contrast to Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yallambie stood at 34.1%, with mortgaged properties making up 39.3% and rented dwellings accounting for 26.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Yallambie was recorded at $340, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Yallambie's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Yallambie features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.3% of all households, including 47.7% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 16.7%, with lone person households at 15.7% and group households making up 0.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Yallambie shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational qualifications in Yallambie trail regional benchmarks, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the SA3 area's 41.2%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 32.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (19.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Yallambie has 18 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 1,377 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically living within 233 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from Yallambie, predominantly using cars (72%). A smaller percentage walk (15%) or use trains (7%). On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high number of residents work from home, with this figure standing at 31.2%. This may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 196 trips per day, equating to approximately 76 weekly trips per individual stop.

Yallambie's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Yallambie. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch, with younger cohorts showing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (2,621 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions were asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.0% and 6.8% of residents respectively. Overall, 75.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. As of the assessment date, 14.7% of residents were aged 65 and over (607 people). Health outcomes among seniors ranked lower nationally than those of the broader population but remained above average for the area.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Yallambie was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Yallambie had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 21.5% of its population born overseas and 18.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Yallambie, accounting for 46.9% of people. However, Judaism stood out as being overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 0.1% versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.1%), Australian (23.1%), and Irish (8.5%). Notably, Italian ethnicity was higher in Yallambie at 6.7% compared to the regional average of 5.2%, while Macedonian was slightly lower at 0.6% versus 0.7%. Sri Lankan ancestry also differed, with Yallambie having 0.6% compared to the regional 0.8%.

Yallambie's population is younger than the national pattern

Yallambie's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 15-24 age group comprises 16.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's figure. The 25-34 cohort makes up 12.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group grew from 15.1% to 16.5%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.6% to 6.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort decreased from 13.7% to 12.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Yallambie. The 45-54 age group is projected to increase by 262 people (46%), growing from 566 to 829.