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Yarrambat has an estimated 1,774 residents, up from 1,602 at the 2021 Census — a change of 172 people, or 10.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 112 residents on each 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Yarrambat is estimated to have a population of approximately 1,774, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with 1 validated new addresses identified following the Census. This represents an addition of 172 people (10.7%) compared to the 1,602 residents documented in the 2021 Census. These figures draw on the latest June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside post-Census address validations. With a population density of 112 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and capacity for prospective expansion. Outpacing both the Victorian benchmark of 9.5% and the national rate, the suburb of Yarrambat recorded 10.7% growth since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner.
This demographic expansion was almost entirely underpinned by overseas migration, representing the primary catalyst for population increases over recent times. Demographic projections utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models anchored to 2022, supplemented where needed by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets converted via weighted aggregation to the SA2 level. These models also project age-specific growth trajectories across all localities from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Yarrambat ranks within the top quartile nationwide for anticipated demographic expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 428 persons by 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 24.1% across the 16 years.
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An evaluation of ABS building approval records by AreaSearch indicates that Yarrambat recorded an average of roughly 3 residential building approvals annually, generating an estimated 16 homes across the prior 5 financial years, with 5 approvals lodged to date in FY-25. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 4.1 new residents arrived for each newly built home, creating a notable shortfall in supply relative to demand that tends to heighten buyer competition and elevate property prices. Furthermore, newly constructed residences averaged an estimated value of $1,358,000, underscoring an emphasis on high-end, luxury housing development, while $2.8 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year reinforces the locality's predominantly residential profile.
Residential building activity has consisted entirely of standalone houses, reinforcing the quiet, low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to families desiring spacious living environments. An estimated ratio of 320 residents per approved dwelling underlines the calm and restrained pace of local development. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic projections forecast that Yarrambat will add 428 residents by 2041. If residential construction continues at its current rate, housing additions will likely trail behind population increases, intensifying market competition and providing upward momentum for property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Yarrambat
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Yarrambat, worth an estimated $167 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.8 billion. 16 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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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Local capital works, planning schemes, and major civic projects exert a major influence on regional growth dynamics. In Yarrambat, AreaSearch has identified 11 key infrastructure initiatives with potential local impacts, including major developments such as 302 The Lakes Boulevard, St Helena Place, Plenty Road Duplication, and the 175 Gordons Road Development.
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302 The Lakes Boulevard
Boutique residential development in prestigious Lakes Boulevard location. Premium finishes and lake-side living experience.
Plenty Road Duplication
Proposed duplication and upgrade of Plenty Road to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion along this major arterial route serving northern Melbourne suburbs.
Essence Townhouses
Boutique address of 60 premium double storey townhomes in South Morang. Features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, designer kitchens with stone benchtops, and covered outdoor patios. Adjacent to Pipe track park and walking paths.
St Helena Secondary College Upgrade and Modernisation
Upgrade and modernisation of St Helena Secondary College across three stages to accommodate growing student population. Stage 1 (completed Q1 2017): New athletics tracks, tennis and netball facilities, FIFA-grade soccer facilities, and upgraded outdoor toilets and change rooms. Stage 2 (completed Q4 2020): State-of-the-art competition-grade gymnasium. Stage 3 (completed Q3 2022): Upgraded learning and staff areas, toilets, sports facilities, and a new architect-designed permanent modular building replacing older relocatables.
The Gorge Townhomes
A proposed residential development comprising 56 modern townhouses with 3 and 4 bedroom configurations at 60 Gorge Road, South Morang. Residences feature contemporary design, high-quality finishes, and sustainable building practices. The project is in pre-construction phase with plans and permits approved for 56 townhouses, located adjacent to Morang South Primary School.
The Gorge Townhomes
Proposed townhouse development in the heart of South Morang. Modern architectural design with premium finishes and close proximity to local amenities and transport links. Site previously sold for $6.42M with permit for 36 townhomes.
Tram Extension to South Morang
Proposed extension of tram route 86 from Bundoora to South Morang, providing improved public transport connectivity and reducing reliance on private vehicles.
South Morang Civic Centre Precinct
Proposed civic centre development including council offices, community facilities, library, and public spaces to serve as a central hub for South Morang.
1,174 residents of Yarrambat are employed, from a labour force of 1,193. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 76.7%. 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. 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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A highly capable local talent pool characterizes Yarrambat, supported by a minimal unemployment rate of 1.7%, notable concentration in the building and construction trade, and a 4.2% rise in estimated employment over the preceding year per AreaSearch aggregations. By March 2026, working residents numbered 1,174, while the local jobless rate sat 3.1% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Labor force engagement remained particularly strong at 76.7% compared to 70.1% regionally. In addition, Census records indicated that 26.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents comprise construction, retail trade, as well as health care & social assistance. Building and construction displays exceptional prominence, employing workers at 2.5 times the wider metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for 6.1% of employment, falling short of the regional 10.1% figure. At the Census, the local economy provided 0.7 jobs per resident, highlighting an above-average volume of nearby work opportunities. Across the 12-month period, AreaSearch analysis of aggregated ABS and SALM metrics indicates local employment expanded by 4.2% while the total workforce grew by 4.7%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment. Across Greater Melbourne over the same timeframe, employment climbed 2.1%, the workforce expanded 2.3%, and unemployment ticked up 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 outlines national job growth expectations across five-year (6.6%) and ten-year (13.7%) horizons, with varying trajectories across industries. When mapped against the local industry footprint, illustrative weighting suggests Yarrambat employment could rise by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% across ten years, without incorporating local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yarrambat is $2,600 a week (about $135,000 a year), with median personal income at $867 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,395 a year against an average of $76,854. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Yarrambat earned a median income of $55,395 and an average income of $76,854, exceeding national benchmarks and comparing to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates place median earnings near $60,724 and average earnings around $84,247. Census records position local households in the 92nd percentile with a weekly income of $2,600, whereas individual incomes sit at the 61st percentile.
The largest earnings bracket includes 31.1% of earners making $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (551 residents), closely tracking the 32.8% regional proportion, while 41.2% take home over $3,000 per week to support substantial purchasing power. Residents retain 88.6% of their income once housing expenses are met, placing the community in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yarrambat had 485 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 5% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 17.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that Yarrambat's residential landscape consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwellings such as apartments or semi-detached units, differing noticeably from the 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings found across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership stood at 49.7%, substantially surpassing metropolitan rates, with the remainder comprising 45.9% mortgaged properties and 4.5% rental dwellings. Typical monthly home loan payments reached $2,600 compared to $2,000 across Melbourne metro and $1,863 nationally. Meanwhile, median weekly rents of $450 exceeded both the Melbourne metro benchmark of $390 and the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yarrambat counted 485 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 537 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 89.9%, consisting of couples with children (52.2%), couples without children (30.5%), and single parent households (6.0%). Non-family living situations make up 10.1% of homes, virtually all being single-person households at 9.9%, with group living arrangements completely absent. The typical household size of 3.1 occupants surpasses the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.1% of adults in Yarrambat hold a university qualification, including 16.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 645 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,049 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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Educational attainment patterns indicate that 24.1% of residents hold higher education degrees, lagging the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0% and highlighting scope for ongoing educational development. Bachelor degrees comprise 16.4% of qualifications, followed by 4.9% with postgraduate credentials and 2.8% holding graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 38.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, including certificates (26.1%) and advanced diplomas (12.4%). Formal learning participation remains strong throughout the community, with 28.7% of residents currently studying. This cohort includes 10.3% attending secondary schools, 8.4% enrolled in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Yarrambat reaches 23 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 450 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.7 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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The public transit network within Yarrambat encompasses 23 active bus stops across 4 dedicated routes, delivering 2,301 weekly passenger journeys. Transit connectivity is moderate, with residents located an average of 448 meters from their closest stop. Commuting is predominantly outward-focused, with private vehicles serving as the main travel mode for 94% of trips. Households maintain an average of 2.7 motor vehicles, exceeding regional norms, while 26.0% of workers performed their jobs from home during the 2021 Census under pandemic-era settings. Public transit timetables provide an average of 328 daily journeys across all bus routes, translating to roughly 100 trips per stop each week.
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72.0% of residents in Yarrambat report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 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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Health indicators across Yarrambat reflect positive overall outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations revealing low mortality rates alongside minimal chronic illness prevalence across all age cohorts. Furthermore, private medical insurance uptake is elevated, encompassing roughly 57% of the community (~1,014 people). Arthritis (7.7%) and asthma (6.7%) represent the most commonly reported health conditions among residents, while 72.0% reported no chronic medical issues, aligning with the 72.6% benchmark across Greater Melbourne. Residents under 65 exhibit favorable health profiles. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 19.6% of the local population (347 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne share of 15.1%, with older residents maintaining robust wellness outcomes that mirror broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yarrambat is largely Australian-born, at 86.2% of residents, with 11.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.6%) and Australian (24.2%). 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 Yarrambat below metropolitan averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 86.2% of the population, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 88.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 59.1% of the community compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading heritages across Yarrambat include English at 27.6% (exceeding the 20.1% regional rate), Australian at 24.2% (above the 18.4% regional average), and Italian at 11.2% (higher than the 5.2% regional level). Additional distinct cultural representations include residents of Maltese heritage at 2.0% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Greek ancestry at 3.1% (versus 2.7%), and Serbian background at 0.5% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yarrambat is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 26.3% 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 demographic structure of Yarrambat leans older relative to Greater Melbourne. Up to August 2026, 33.7% of the population comprises middle-aged residents and early retirees (45 - 64), compared to 22.3% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) represent 15.8% against 32.1% regionally. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 47, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting above both the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national figure of 38 from that Census. The proportion of seniors and retirees (65+) has risen from 18.4% at the Census to an estimated 19.6%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the 45 - 64 age group will see the largest absolute gain, adding 181 residents (30%) to reach 779, while the 65+ cohort will experience the fastest relative increase, expanding 45% to reach 505 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yarrambat
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 4 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 Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,602 at the 2021 Census → 1,774 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 (SAL22916). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.