Yarrambat

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Yarrambat's estimated population is around 1,809. This reflects an increase of 207 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,602. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,797 following examination of ABS ERP data release in Jun 2024 and two validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 114 persons per square kilometer. Yarrambat's growth rate of 12.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 for areas not covered by this data. For years 2032 to 2041, growth rates by age group are applied across all areas. By 2041, the Yarrambat statistical area (Lv2) is forecasted to grow by 410 persons, reflecting an increase of 14.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Yarrambat, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Yarrambat averaged approximately 6 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years ending June 2021, totalling an estimated 34 homes. As of April 2026, 4 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with diverse buyer choices. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $881,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

This financial year has seen $2.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development activity. All recent developments have been detached houses, preserving Yarrambat's low density character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 370 people. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Yarrambat is projected to grow by 270 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-suited to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without significant price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eleven projects that may affect this region. Notable initiatives include 302 The Lakes Boulevard, St Helena Place, Plenty Road Duplication, and 175 Gordons Road Development. The following list outlines those expected to be most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Yarrambat places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Yarrambat has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 1.1%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In September 2025, 1,062 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation is at 66.8%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Major employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction shows particularly high concentration with levels at 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.1% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.3%, while labour force increased by 0.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points over the same period. State-level data to November 25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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 weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, the suburb of Yarrambat had a median income among taxpayers of $55,395. The average income stood at $76,854. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,965 for median income and $83,194 for average income as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 92nd percentile with a weekly income of $2,600, though personal income ranks lower at the 61st percentile. Income analysis shows that 31.1% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 32.8% fall within this range. A significant 41.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of their income on average, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

The latest Census in Yarrambat showed that all dwellings were houses with none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. Home ownership stood at 49.7%, with 45.9% of dwellings having a mortgage and 4.5% being rented out. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, and the median weekly rent was $450. Compared nationally, Yarrambat's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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 comprise 89.9% of all households, including 52.2% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 10.1%, with lone person households at 9.9% and group households comprising 0.0%. 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 prevalent at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are common, 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.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in secondary education, 8.4% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Yarrambat has 23 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 1,377 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as moderate, with residents typically living 448 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 196 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 59 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 young and elderly populations, with low prevalence rates for common health conditions.

Approximately 57% (~1034 people) of its total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 7.7% of residents) and asthma (6.7%). Notably, 72.0% of residents report no medical ailments, contrasting with the 0% figure across Greater Melbourne. Yarrambat's elderly population comprises 18.9% (341 people) of its total residents. Health metrics for seniors in the area are particularly robust, outperforming those of the general population.

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

Yarrambat, surveyed in 2016, had a population with 86.2% born in Australia, 93.2% being citizens, and 88.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 59.1%. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's religious makeup was not specified in the source.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.6%), Australian (24.2%), and Italian (11.2%). Notably, Maltese (2.0%) Greek (3.1%), and Serbian (0.5%) communities were disproportionately represented compared to regional averages.

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

Yarrambat's median age is 47 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 16.4% of Yarrambat's population, compared to Greater Melbourne's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 6.8%, lower than Greater Melbourne's figure. This 55-64 concentration is higher than the national average of 11.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 16.5% to 17.7%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 17.6% to 16.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Yarrambat's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 64%, adding 83 residents to reach 214. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 cohorts.