Yarrambat

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Yarrambat is around 1,680 people. This represents an increase of 78 individuals from the 2021 Census figure of 1,602 residents. The current population is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 1,656 residents in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data and two validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of approximately 106 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver behind this growth.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by these data, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. These adjustments also apply growth rates by age group across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, significant population growth is forecasted for Yarrambat. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to increase by 405 persons, reflecting a total rise of 23.4% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Yarrambat averaged approximately two new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending 30 June 2021, totalling around twelve homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $881,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. All new construction has been detached houses, maintaining Yarrambat's traditional low density character appealing to those seeking space.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1666 people. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Yarrambat's population is forecasted to grow by 394 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Yarrambat has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twelve projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include 302 The Lakes Boulevard, St Helena Place, Plenty Road Duplication, and 175 Gordons Road Development. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Yarrambat performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Yarrambat has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.0% in June 2025, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.8%. As of June 2025, 1,077 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 66.8%, similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows high concentration with levels at 2.5 times the regional average, while professional & technical services have lower representation at 6.1% versus the regional average of 10.1%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 1.8% and labour force grew by 1.6%, keeping unemployment stable compared to Greater Melbourne's higher growth rates and rising unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yarrambat's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for local population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Yarrambat had a median taxpayer income of $55,389 and an average of $76,826. These figures are higher than the national averages of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively across Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $62,124, with average income at $86,168. Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 92nd percentile ($2,600 weekly), while personal incomes rank at the 61st percentile. Income analysis shows 31.1% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (522 residents), similar to the surrounding region's 32.8%. Notably, 41.2% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity driving local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 8th decile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Yarrambat, all dwellings were houses with none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In contrast, Melbourne metro had 0% houses and 0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yarrambat stood at 49.7%, with mortgaged properties at 45.9% and rented ones at 4.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. Weekly rent median was $450, while Melbourne metro had no recorded figures for these metrics. Nationally, Yarrambat's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,600 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Yarrambat were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Yarrambat features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.1 people

Family households account for 89.9% of all households, consisting of 52.2% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 10.1%, with lone person households at 9.9% and group households comprising 0%. The median household size is 3.1 people.

The educational profile of Yarrambat exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 24.1%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (26.1%). Educational participation is high at 28.7%, with 10.3% in secondary education, 8.4% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Yarrambat Primary School serves the area, enrolling 645 students. The school focuses on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The area has a strong educational infrastructure, with 38.4 school places per 100 residents serving both local and surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis indicates 23 active public transport stops in Yarrambat. These are served by buses on four different routes, offering a total of 2,452 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is rated moderate, with residents located an average of 448 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 350 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 106 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Yarrambat is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Yarrambat shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 57% (~960 individuals) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.7%) and asthma (6.7%). Notably, 72.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Melbourne overall. As of a recent study (date not specified), 19.0% (~319 people) are aged 65 or above. Health outcomes among seniors in Yarrambat exceed those of the general population in various health metrics.

Yarrambat ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Yarrambat had a cultural diversity level below average, with 86.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.2% being citizens, and 88.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 59.1% of people in Yarrambat, compared to None% across Greater Melbourne. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.6%), Australian (24.2%), and Italian (11.2%).

Notably, Maltese (2.0%) was overrepresented in Yarrambat compared to the regional average of None%. Similarly, Greek (3.1%) and Serbian (0.5%) groups had higher representation than the regional averages of None% each.

Yarrambat hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Yarrambat's median age is 47 years, which is considerably higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 has strong representation in Yarrambat at 16.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.8%. This concentration of the 55-64 age group is well above the national average of 11.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 16.5% to 17.7%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 6.2% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 17.6% to 16.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Yarrambat's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow strongly at a rate of 74%, adding 90 residents to reach a total of 213. In contrast, the number of individuals in the 35 to 44 age range is expected to fall by 1%.