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The median house price in Yarrawarrah is $1.45m, with units at $1.38m. House values have moved 0.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Yarrawarrah has an estimated 2,762 residents. That puts 2,227 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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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Yarrawarrah has a population estimated at approximately 2,762 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 13 people (0.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,775 people. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 2,760, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the newest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and subsequent address validation. This population volume corresponds to a density ratio of 2,227 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Expansion in the suburb of Yarrawarrah was chiefly driven by natural growth, which accounted for approximately 56.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates by age cohort from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb of Yarrawarrah expected to shrink by 75 persons by 2041 according to this framework. However, expansion across specific age brackets is expected, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to grow by 84 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development in Yarrawarrah has been minimal, with only 2 approvals recorded over a five-year timeframe. This points to a mature, established suburb where available land for new construction is limited. For buyers, this shortage of new housing stock generally supports property values, meaning competition is primarily concentrated on existing homes. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Yarrawarrah exhibits significantly lower property development activity. This restricted pace of new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and indicating possible planning restrictions.
With the population anticipated to remain stable or decline, Yarrawarrah should experience reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for 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 $1.17 billion. 5 are already under construction and 9 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 infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on an area's performance. In total, 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to influence the area. Key projects include the Engadine Town Park Land Exchange, Heathcote Road Bridge Widening Project, Engadine High School Upgrade, and Hermitage Apartments, with the following list detail highlighting those of most relevance.
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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.
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.
President Private Hospital Redevelopment
An 87 million dollar State Significant Development redeveloping President Private Hospital into a modern healthcare facility for the Sutherland Shire. The works involve demolition of single-storey buildings (including the heritage-listed Hotham House) and construction of a new three-storey clinical building with two basement car park levels. The redeveloped hospital will provide 110 inpatient beds for surgical, medical and rehabilitation care, a 72-bed mental health unit, a refurbished theatre complex with an additional operating theatre, a new entry from Hotham Road, and an upgraded wellness centre with hydrotherapy pool.The project was initially refused by the Independent Planning Commission in late 2022 over heritage and amenity concerns, but proceeded after a successful Land and Environment Court appeal in 2024. As of late 2025, inpatient services have been closed, the site has been fenced, and demolition and construction works have commenced. Day rehabilitation services continue to operate during the staged build, which is expected to support around 700 healthcare and construction jobs.
1,539 residents of Yarrawarrah are employed, from a labour force of 1,575. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 69.3%. 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 2,081, 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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Yarrawarrah has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.2%, and stable employment patterns over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,539 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.9% below the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation matches Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Based on Census answers, a high 45.2% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. The primary sectors of employment for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The area displays a particularly strong specialization in education & training, with a share of employment that is 1.5 times the regional level. By contrast, finance & insurance employs just 4.6% of local workers, which is below the 7.3% recorded in Greater Sydney. The highly residential area seems to offer limited local job opportunities, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 0.1% alongside a labour force increase of 0.5%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment dropping marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Yarrawarrah. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Yarrawarrah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population 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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The income level in Yarrawarrah is extremely high compared to the rest of the nation, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $65,400 and the average income stands at $80,341, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,149 (median) and $88,632 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Yarrawarrah, placing between the 80th and 94th percentiles nationally.
Distribution data shows 27.6% of the population (762 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (44.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it 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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Dwelling structure in Yarrawarrah, as recorded at the latest Census, consisted of 95.4% houses and 4.6% other options (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership in Yarrawarrah was far higher than the Sydney metro level, standing at 47.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (47.9%) or rented (5.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $2,730, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $520, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Yarrawarrah's mortgage payments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure 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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Family households make up the majority at 87.5% of all households, consisting of 48.4% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 7.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.5%, with lone person households at 11.3% and group households making up 1.4% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average 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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Educational qualifications in Yarrawarrah are lower than regional benchmarks, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This difference suggests room for educational development and skills training. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational and technical skills are strongly represented, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (26.9%). Participation in education is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies. This includes 9.3% in primary school, 8.1% in secondary school, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Yarrawarrah reaches 36 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 150 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 analysis shows 36 active transport stops operating within Yarrawarrah, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 5 individual routes, providing 154 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 128 meters from the closest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with the car remaining the dominant mode at 92%, and 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 45.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 22 trips per day across all routes, which equals approximately 4 weekly trips 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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An analysis of health indicators reveals strong outcomes throughout Yarrawarrah, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, with the frequency of common health issues being low among the general population and close to the national average among older, vulnerable groups, while the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the population (1,619 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.9 and 7.9% of residents, respectively, while 70.2% reported being free of any medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The population under 65 demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over (574 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, although they rank lower nationally than the broader population.
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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Yarrawarrah is below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.2% of its population born in Australia, 95.0% being citizens, and 93.8% speaking only English at home. The main religion in Yarrawarrah is Christianity, which accounts for 63.0% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (the birthplace of parents), the three most represented groups in Yarrawarrah are Australian, making up 31.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English, making up 30.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, and Irish, making up 9.8% of the population.
In addition, there are notable differences in the representation of other ethnic groups: New Zealand is overrepresented at 1.0% of Yarrawarrah (versus 0.5% regionally), Russian stands at 0.4% (versus 0.4%), and Dutch is at 1.6% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yarrawarrah is 42. 22.0% 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 median age of 42 years in Yarrawarrah is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and similarly older than Australia's 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group has strong representation at 12.2% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 8.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age bracket has grown from 11.0% to 13.3% of the population, while the 85+ cohort increased from 0.6% to 2.0%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 13.4% to 12.2%.
Population forecasts for 2041 point to major demographic changes for Yarrawarrah. Leading this transition, the 85+ group will grow by 148% (81 people), reaching 137 from 55. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 91% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,775 at the 2021 Census → 2,762 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 May 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.