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The median house price in Yarrawarrah is $1.48m, with units at $1.39m. House values have moved 0.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Yarrawarrah has an estimated 2,763 residents. That puts 2,228 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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Drawing on recent ABS population updates along with post-Census address validations by AreaSearch, the suburb of Yarrawarrah has an estimated resident count of approximately 2,763 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,775 people, this represents a reduction of 12 people (0.4%). The calculation stems from an estimated resident population of 2,760 determined by AreaSearch after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside subsequent address verification. With a population density of 2,228 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits above the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population gains were predominantly underpinned by natural increase, accounting for roughly 56.00000000000001% of overall additions. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch adopts the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as the base year, turning to the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series with a 2021 base year where coverage is missing. Projected age cohort growth rates from these datasets are applied to all locations between 2032 and 2041. Over this projection horizon, the suburb of Yarrawarrah is forecast to experience a net population contraction of 85 persons by 2041 under this framework. Even so, specific demographics will expand, most notably the 85 and over age category, which is anticipated to increase by 85 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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ABS residential building approval records compiled by AreaSearch indicate an almost total absence of new residential development in Yarrawarrah in recent times. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 4 homes received approval, with none approved during FY-25 to date. Given the local population contraction, this minimal flow of new stock has likely aligned with buyer demand, preserving healthy purchasing choices. Residential building activity in Yarrawarrah is substantially subdued, sitting 90.0% below the per-capita rate across Greater Sydney as well as trailing national trends, reflecting an established urban footprint and potential planning constraints.
This limited construction pipeline typically supports demand and valuations for existing properties. Notably, all recent approvals have been for attached dwellings—a distinct shift from the current prevailing stock of 95.0% houses. This move toward higher-density living addresses land shortages while offering more accessible price points for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and property investors seeking compact living options. Given that the local population is projected to stay flat or contract, residential demand pressure across Yarrawarrah is anticipated to ease, potentially presenting advantageous conditions for incoming buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Yarrawarrah
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 32 current infrastructure and development projects close to Yarrawarrah, worth an estimated $1.2 billion. 5 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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, major development initiatives, and planning changes play a decisive role in shaping community growth and property trends. AreaSearch has highlighted 2 primary infrastructure projects with significant local relevance, with key undertakings including the Engadine High School Upgrade, Heathcote Road Bridge Widening Project, Hermitage Apartments, and Engadine Town Park Land Exchange.
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Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade
Construction of a new multipurpose hall at Sutherland Public School, including a stage, indoor sports court, canteen, storage, amenities, out of hours school care (OOSH) facilities and a covered outdoor learning area. Major external construction is now complete, with the steel frame and roof installed and internal mechanical, electrical, data and hydraulic services underway. Part of the NSW Government's 9.2 billion dollar investment in new and upgraded schools. Forecast completion by Day 1 Term 1 2027.
Adelong Sutherland
Residential development at 552-556 President Avenue featuring modern apartments with quality finishes, communal facilities and convenient access to transport and shopping
Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $4 million refurbishment of the Woolworths-anchored Engadine Central Shopping Centre. The project involved a comprehensive aesthetic and functional upgrade, including modernized external facades, upgraded entry points, new internal flooring and pathways, improved signage, and refreshed landscaping to revitalize the local retail hub.
Sutherland Co-Living Development
Demolition of two existing dwellings and construction of a seven-storey co-living residential building comprising 83 self-contained rooms, communal indoor and outdoor facilities, and basement parking. The development approved by Sutherland Shire Council under DA23/0827 aims to supply flexible and affordable rental accommodation close to Sutherland railway station.
Engadine High School Upgrade
The upgrade includes a new multipurpose hall with a multi-use sports court, stage, amenities, and storage facilities for sports and performances. The project was completed in June 2024.
Grand Vermont
New residential development at 48 Vermont Street featuring contemporary apartments with premium finishes, rooftop gardens and proximity to Sutherland train station
Engadine Town Park Land Exchange
Land exchange between Sutherland Shire Council and Engadine Tavern Project Pty Ltd to enlarge Engadine Town Park by approximately 172m2, including a $125,000 contribution for park embellishment.
Hermitage Apartments
A boutique development featuring 64 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with modern amenities, designed to blend with the natural surroundings, offering views of the city, national park, or district. The project has experienced delays due to developer disputes and construction issues, and is approaching completion following receivership appointment.
1,535 residents of Yarrawarrah are employed, from a labour force of 1,573. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,083, about 75% 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch highlights a highly qualified local labour pool in Yarrawarrah, with substantial employment in professional services, steady conditions over the previous twelve months, and an unemployment rate of only 2.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,535, keeping joblessness 1.7% under the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while participation matches the broader metropolitan rate of 68.9%. Census figures also indicate that 45.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this metric reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions. Health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction represent the primary fields of employment for local residents.
The area displays a pronounced concentration in education & training, where local employment shares exceed the broader regional benchmark by 1.5 times. In contrast, finance & insurance is less prominent locally, accounting for 4.6% of the workforce compared to 7.3% regionally. Given its primarily residential character, local job opportunities within the suburb are sparse when comparing the resident workforce against the count of local working positions from Census records. According to ABS and SALM metrics compiled by AreaSearch for the twelve months to March 2026, Yarrawarrah recorded a 0.1% rise in employed persons alongside a 0.5% expansion in the labour supply, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in local unemployment. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment and labour force both expanded by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in the jobless rate. Looking forward, national ten-year and five-year projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for future workforce trajectory. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry rates vary widely. Aligning these sector projections with the local industry profile indicates potential workforce growth of 6.9% across five years and 14.1% over ten years for Yarrawarrah, representing an unadjusted industry-weighted model that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yarrawarrah is $2,724 a week (about $142,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,020 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,400 a year against an average of $80,341. 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 aggregated by AreaSearch show Yarrawarrah taxpayers recorded a median income of $65,400 and an average income of $80,341, placing the suburb well ahead of national figures and comparing against Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local income levels are estimated at $72,149 for the median and $88,632 on average as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual categories, Census income ranks Yarrawarrah between the 80th and 94th percentiles across Australia.
High-earning households are prominent, with 27.6% of residents (762 people) in the $4000+ bracket, in contrast to the regional concentration of 30.9% in the $1,500 - 2,999 band. Weekly earnings exceed $3,000 for 44.4% of residents, demonstrating strong local affluence, while disposable income retention sits at 88.0% following housing commitments, aligning with an overall SEIFA income standing in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yarrawarrah had 918 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 5% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,730 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% 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 records indicate that standalone houses constitute 95.4% of residential stock in Yarrawarrah, while semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats make up the remaining 4.6%, contrasting sharply with Greater Sydney where houses account for 55.9% and other residences represent 44.1%. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 47.1%, compared to 47.9% carrying a mortgage and 5.0% occupying rental properties. Local housing costs remain high: monthly median mortgage repayments reach $2,730 versus the metropolitan baseline of $2,427 and national figure of $1,863, while weekly rents stand at a median of $520, outstripping the regional benchmark of $470 and Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yarrawarrah counted 918 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 87.5% of all local households, with couple families with children representing 48.4%, childless couples accounting for 31.9%, and single parent arrangements comprising 7.0%. Non-family living arrangements represent 12.5% of dwellings, including lone person residences at 11.3% and shared group households at 1.4%. The average household size stands at 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.2% of adults in Yarrawarrah hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 245 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,080 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 qualification levels in Yarrawarrah sit below regional benchmarks, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor qualifications account for 20.5% of residents, while postgraduate credentials and graduate diplomas represent 6.3% and 3.4% respectively. In contrast, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 40.2% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational certificates (26.9%) or advanced diplomas (13.3%). A substantial 27.9% of local residents are actively pursuing education. Enrolments are distributed across primary schools at 9.3%, secondary institutions at 8.1%, and higher education programs at 4.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Yarrawarrah reaches 36 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Public transport connectivity across the suburb of Yarrawarrah includes 36 bus stops served by 5 distinct routes that deliver 159 weekly passenger services. Accessibility across the network is high, with local properties positioned an average of 128 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of travel and train journeys representing 6%. Vehicle ownership stands at an above-average 1.9 per dwelling, while 45.2% of residents recorded working from home in the 2021 Census amidst pandemic conditions. Public transport services run at an average rate of 22 trips per day across the local network, providing roughly 4 weekly departures per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.2% of residents in Yarrawarrah report no long-term health condition. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 assessments compiled by AreaSearch demonstrate strong community wellness across Yarrawarrah, characterised by low chronic illness prevalence among the wider community, standard national rates within older cohorts, and an exceptionally high private health insurance uptake of roughly 59% (1,620 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent long-term conditions locally, affecting 8.9 and 7.9% of the population, whereas 70.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical issues, compared with 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents under 65 exhibit favorable health profiles. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 21.1% of the local population (582 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, and display above-average health results that nevertheless track slightly lower nationally than younger local demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yarrawarrah is largely Australian-born, at 86.2% of residents, with 6.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.2%) and English (30.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Yarrawarrah sits below broader metropolitan averages, with Australian-born residents making up 86.2% of the populace, Australian citizens accounting for 95.0%, and 93.8% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, followed by 63.0% of local inhabitants, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, the most prevalent identities across Yarrawarrah are Australian at 31.2% and English at 30.5%—both well above regional levels of 17.8% and 19.0%—followed by Irish heritage at 9.8%. Other ancestral groups show distinct local concentrations, including New Zealand heritage at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% across the region), Dutch at 1.6% (versus 0.7%), and Russian at 0.4% (matching the 0.4% regional share).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yarrawarrah is 42. 21.7% 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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Demographically, Yarrawarrah has a more mature age structure than Greater Sydney. According to estimates updated to August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 21.1% of the community compared to 15.5% across the metropolis, while the cohort aged 25 - 44 represents 22.2%, below the wider regional proportion of 31.4%. The median age remains at 42, matching the 2021 Census and exceeding the metropolitan benchmark of 37 by 5 years. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has expanded from 19.6% to an estimated 21.1%. By 2041, seniors are forecast to represent the main demographic growth, expanding by 129 residents (22%) to a total of 712, while youth and younger adult groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yarrawarrah
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 |
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| 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,775 at the 2021 Census → 2,763 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 (SAL14503). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.