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Yallourn North has an estimated 1,533 residents. Density is about 19 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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Demographic assessments incorporating regional ABS updates and post-Census address validations by AreaSearch place the population of the suburb of Yallourn North at approximately 1,533 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 22 people (1.5%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 1,511 people. This update builds upon an Estimated Resident Population figure of 1,526 identified from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 12 validated new addresses registered after the Census benchmark. The local population density stands at 19.0 persons per square kilometer, offering residents substantial living space.
The suburb of Yallourn North's post-Census growth rate of 1.5% trails the broader SA3 area (2.9%) by 1.4 percentage points, highlighting solid regional momentum. Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 50.0% of recent population additions, alongside positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Population modelling utilizes 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia projections anchored to a 2022 baseline for local SA2 boundaries, supplemented where necessary by 2023 Victorian State Government LGA figures aggregated via weighted population modeling. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these distributions guide long-range trajectories spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections place the suburb of Yallourn North within the top quartile of Australian regional locations for expansion, with forecasts anticipating an addition of 343 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries, representing an overall expansion of 21.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in Yallourn North over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 5.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Statistical building approval records compiled by AreaSearch indicate that new residential building permits have averaged approximately 7 new homes annually, delivering an estimated 38 homes across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 2 approvals have been documented. Because population gains averaged only 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction has comfortably satisfied local requirements, maintaining healthy buyer choice, fostering headroom for future expansion, and registering an average construction cost of $470,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, non-residential building activity has been subdued, registering $68,000 in commercial development approvals during the current financial year.
On a per-capita basis, residential building volumes align closely with the wider Rest of Vic. region, underpinning market equilibrium even as building activity has moderated in recent years. Recent building activity has been exclusively focused on detached houses, maintaining the neighborhood's low-density profile and appealing to purchasers seeking generous land allotments. The presence of roughly 766 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights an unhurried, low-volume development landscape. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection, the locality is projected to welcome 336 residents through to 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, building completions may fall short of demographic growth, which could heighten buyer competition and reinforce upward pressure on local home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Yallourn North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 68 current infrastructure and development projects close to Yallourn North, worth an estimated $10.5 billion. 27 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning initiatives, and state investment play a pivotal role in shaping local community development. AreaSearch has identified 5 major projects with the potential to influence the area, notably the Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park Upgrade, Lake Narracan Resort, Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility, and Mitchell Grove.
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Lake Narracan Resort
Lake Narracan Resort is a 110-acre waterfront masterplanned community in Gippsland delivering approximately 350 dwellings, including 320 residential lots and 28 apartments. Developed by Star Investment Group Australia, the precinct incorporates a private club, cafe, pool, gym, childcare centre, medical facilities, and extensive public parklands along Lake Narracan.
Crinigan Road Development Plan
Strategic residential development providing up to 785 new housing lots across 80.26 hectares in Morwell. Bounded by plantations to the north, Alexanders Road to the east, and Crinigan Road to the south. The Federal Government recently committed 7.6 million dollars for essential sewer pump station infrastructure under the Housing Support Programme to unlock the land and facilitate the development of these new homes.
Turras Reach (Narracan Lakes)
Masterplanned residential neighbourhood within the Lake Narracan PSP delivering about 636 lots plus a future village centre, government primary school, community facilities, and lakeside parklands with trails. The PSP and DCP are approved and land sales have commenced under the Narracan Lakes estate.
North Quarter
North Quarter is a lakeside residential land estate in Newborough, offering over 300 lots with access to Lake Narracan, parks, reserves, and community infrastructure. It focuses on a balanced lifestyle connected to nature, education, and regional amenities in Gippsland.
Morwell West Development Plan
The Morwell West Development Plan facilitates the development of approximately 457 residential lots on 43 hectares of land west of Morwell township. It integrates with existing urban areas, providing a mix of standard and medium density housing, stormwater management through wetlands, open spaces, pedestrian links, and noise attenuation measures to mitigate adjacent industrial impacts.
Icon Industrial Morwell
Icon Industrial (formerly ICON Morwell) is Gippsland's largest master-planned industrial precinct, covering 100 hectares. The project features 125 industrial lots, a commercial super-lot including a service station, and 12 hectares of parkland. Civil construction for Stages 1 and 2 is well underway following a sell-out of initial lots, and Stage 3 was launched to market in April 2026. The estate is designed to support warehousing, manufacturing, and the region's transition to renewable energy industries.
The Elms Newborough
The Elms Newborough is a land subdivision offering affordable blocks in an established part of Newborough, with sizes ranging from 722 to 1,294 sqm. The project features benched building envelopes for reduced build costs and timber fencing available pre or post construction. It is centrally located near schools, shops, sporting facilities, and Gippsland's natural attractions.
The Range Estate Morwell
Premium residential estate development in Morwell offering titled land lots ranging from 512 to 822 square meters with views of the Baw Baw Ranges, landscaped wetlands, Morwell River waterways, and proximity to Toners Lane Reserve. Stage 1 is titled and available for building, while Stages 2 and 3 are under construction.
735 residents of Yallourn North are employed, from a labour force of 770. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 60.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,211, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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 displays a balanced distribution between professional and vocational occupations, underpinned by a solid presence in essential services, a 4.5% unemployment rate, and a 2.7% annual increase in total employment according to AreaSearch regional aggregates. Across the community as of March 2026735 residents are employed, the local jobless rate sits 0.9% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, and labour market participation matches the wider Regional Vic. rate of 61.1%. Census records show that only 10.6% of employed locals conducted their jobs from home, a metric recorded during period-specific Covid-19 restrictions.
Key sectors employing local workers include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Industrial concentration is exceptionally pronounced within electricity, gas, water & waste, where local representation is 4.5 times the regional norm. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 3.9% of local employment compared to 7.5% across the broader region. Discrepancies between resident workers and local workplace positions point to limited employment opportunities within the immediate boundaries. According to combined ABS and SALM figures for broader regional catchments, the 12 months leading to March 2026 recorded a 2.7% rise in employment and a 1.7% expansion in the labour force, reducing local unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% contraction in employment and a 0.3% reduction in the labour force, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project employment across Australia to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition implies an employment increase of 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing a weighted baseline calculation that does not incorporate localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yallourn North is $1,276 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $659 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,422 a year against an average of $55,452. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in the suburb of Yallourn North recorded a median income of $45,422 alongside an average income of $55,452, trailing the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728 as well as broader national figures. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modelled earnings as of March 2026 stand at roughly $49,792 for median earnings and $60,786 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household incomes placed between the 18th and 20th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows a major concentration in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, taking in 30.9% of residents (473 people), consistent with the Regional Vic. proportion of 30.3%. Although residents retain 90.0% of earnings after housing costs, overall disposable income sits at the 26th percentile across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yallourn North had 598 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $953 a month. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing stock recorded at the most recent Census consisted entirely of standalone houses at 100.0%, with no semi-detached houses, flats, or other housing formats present, compared with Regional Vic. where 90.1% were houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership mirrored the Regional Vic. baseline of 42.1%, while 44.2% of homes were occupied under a mortgage and 13.6% were tenanted. Typical housing expenses are comparatively low: median monthly mortgage repayments stood at $953 against $1,430 across Regional Vic. and $1,863 nationally, while median weekly rent was $220 compared to $285 regionally and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yallourn North counted 598 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 30% 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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Family units constitute the majority of domestic arrangements at 67.4%, consisting of couples without children (29.2%), couples with children (25.2%), and single parent families (12.3%). The remaining 32.6% comprises non-family households, including single-person living arrangements at 29.5% and group households at 3.0%. The local median household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the Regional Vic. benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.2% of adults in Yallourn North hold a university qualification, including 6.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 37.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 104 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 943 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 levels in the locality remain modest, with 9.2% of residents holding higher education degrees compared to the VIC benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a distinct structural opening for educational development. University credentials consist of bachelor degrees (6.2%), graduate diplomas (1.6%), and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). By contrast, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, held by 47.1% of residents aged 15+, comprising certificates (37.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 26.1% of the population actively enrolled in education. This cohort comprises 10.5% attending primary schools, 7.2% in secondary education, and 2.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Yallourn North reaches 14 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 230 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Local public transit infrastructure features 14 operational transport stops connected by 3 routes, generating 226 weekly passenger services. Route connectivity is strong, placing residents an average of 201 meters from their closest transit point. The area functions primarily as a dormitory community where 98% of commuters travel by private motor vehicle. Vehicle ownership is above regional levels at an average of 1.7 per dwelling, while 10.6% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under pandemic-related conditions. Transit schedules provide an average of 32 trips daily across the network, delivering approximately 16 weekly departures per stop.
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60.6% of residents in Yallourn North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable community challenges across mortality rates and chronic health conditions spanning both younger and older cohorts. In addition, private health insurance coverage is limited, held by approximately 49% of the population (~748 people) against the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, impacting 11.0 and 10.4% of residents, respectively, while 60.6% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic condition rates are elevated among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.5% of the local population (298 people), lower than the Regional Vic.
level of 24.0%, with senior health metrics tracking broadly in line with nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yallourn North is largely Australian-born, at 92.0% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (38.8%) and English (29.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place the locality below broader averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 92.0% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 92.5%, and 97.6% using only English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 39.6% of residents, while Islamic adherence is recorded at 0.6% locally compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic.. Based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified in the suburb are Australian at 38.8% (well above the regional benchmark of 29.6%), English at 29.2%, and Scottish at 8.0%. Distinct variations also appear across other cultural heritages, including Maltese at 2.1% (compared to 0.5% across the region), Dutch at 1.8% (versus 1.7%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yallourn North is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.1% 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 local demographic profile aligns closely with Regional Vic., showing a maximum variance of only 4.5 percentage points across the four main age segments. As of August 2026, the estimated median age in the suburb of Yallourn North is 41, down from 42 recorded at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the regional median of 43 at that Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, which declined from 29.9% to an estimated 25.9%. Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to capture the largest portion of growth, expanding by 153 residents (38%) to reach a total of 552.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yallourn North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,511 at the 2021 Census → 1,533 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 (SAL22894). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.