Yarrawonga (Vic.)

Yarrawonga lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

By Nov 2025, the estimated population of Yarrawonga (Vic.) is around 9,276, a 7.1% increase from the 8,661 recorded in the 2021 Census. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 8,918 residents as of Jun 2024, based on ABS ERP data, and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 98 persons per square kilometer. Yarrawonga's growth exceeded both its SA4 region (3.5%) and SA3 area during this period. Interstate migration contributed about 87% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, it employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing Yarrawonga in the top 10% of national regional areas. By 2041, the suburb is expected to increase by 5,793 persons, reflecting a total increase of 58.2%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Yarrawonga among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Yarrawonga shows an average of around 154 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 772 homes. As of FY-26, 85 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 new residents arrive per new home built in Yarrawonga between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and enabling population growth.

The average construction value of new properties is $482,000. In FY-26, $3.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Yarrawonga has 108.0% more construction activity per person, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 52 people per approval, Yarrawonga reflects a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Yarrawonga is projected to add approximately 5,399 residents by 2041. Development pace appears reasonable given the projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Yarrawonga has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include The Sebel Yarrawonga (Silverwoods Resort) - Stage 2 Expansion, Yarrawonga Village, Yarrawonga Multisport Stadium, and Yarrawonga Hospital New Theatre Suite. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment environment in Yarrawonga shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Yarrawonga's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with tourism and hospitality sectors prominent. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 was 1.9%.

This rate is 1.8% lower than the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Yarrawonga lags at 47.8%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food. Notably, employment in accommodation & food is 1.9 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 7.5%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Yarrawonga's labour force decreased by 14.5%, while employment declined by 15.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% expansion in national employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yarrawonga's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Yarrawonga's median income among taxpayers was $45,855 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $57,721 during the same period. These figures are lower than those for Rest of Vic., which were $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $51,431, with the average being around $64,740. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Yarrawonga fall between the 10th and 15th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 27.6% of the population (2,560 individuals) earn within the $400 - $799 range, differing from surrounding regions where the dominant income bracket is $1,500 - $2,999 with 30.3%. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains, ranking at the 12th percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in Yarrawonga, as evaluated at the Census conducted 2016, comprised 84.3% houses and 15.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Vic.'s dwelling structure was 90.8% houses and 9.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yarrawonga stood at 47.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.5% and rented dwellings at 24.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,430, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $290. Nationally, Yarrawonga's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Yarrawonga has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 68.3% of all households, including 21.2% couples with children, 36.9% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households at 29.6% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Rest of Vic. average.

Educational outcomes in Yarrawonga fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.9%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (28.5%). A total of 24.8% of the population is engaged in formal education, comprising 9.9% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 1.8% in tertiary education.

The five schools in Yarrawonga have a combined enrollment of 1,674 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1008) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one primary, two secondary, and two K-12 schools. Note that for schools with 'n/a' enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Yarrawonga has five active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 different routes, together facilitating 120 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these services is limited, with residents typically residing 1147 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 17 trips daily across all routes, resulting in about 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Yarrawonga is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Yarrawonga faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Approximately 50% (~4611 people) have private health cover, compared to 47.3% across the rest of Victoria and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 12.4%) and mental health issues (8.5%), with 59.4% reporting no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 60.0% in the rest of Victoria.

Residents aged 65 and over comprise 31.3% (2903 people) of the population, higher than the 27.0% in the rest of Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors show some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Yarrawonga placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Yarrawonga's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 91.4% of its population being Australian citizens, 90.8% born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yarrawonga, comprising 58.8% of the population, compared to 56.1% across Rest of Vic. The top three ancestry groups are English (34.1%), Australian (31.7%), and Irish (11.0%).

Notably, Scottish ethnicity is overrepresented at 9.3%, compared to 8.3% regionally; Maltese is also overrepresented at 0.6%, versus 0.4%; Sri Lankan ethnicity is present at 0.1%, while it is not represented in the regional data.

Yarrawonga ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Yarrawonga's median age is 51 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of Vic average of 43 and considerably older than the Australian median of 38. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Yarrawonga at 16.0%, compared to the Rest of Vic average, while the 45-54 year-olds are under-represented at 9.6%. This 65-74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 9.1% to 10.4%, and the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 8.7% to 9.9%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 17.7% to 16.0%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 10.8% to 9.6%. By 2041, Yarrawonga is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 25 to 34 group growing by 96% (883 people), reaching 1,802 from 918.