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The median house price in Yass is $775k, with units at $640k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Yass has an estimated 6,914 residents, up from 6,763 at the 2021 Census — a change of 151 people, or 2.2%. 158 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 69 people per 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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Analyzing ABS demographic updates for the broader region alongside address registries validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Yass has an estimated population of 6,914 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 151 residents (2.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,763 individuals. The shift is calculated from a resident count of 6,812 estimated by AreaSearch after examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and adding 158 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 69 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for prospective expansion.
The suburb of Yass's 2.2% post-census growth is within 0.3 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (2.5%), reflecting competitive regional growth. Demographic growth was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 71.0% of total gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as a baseline are utilized. Projected growth rates by age category from these data pools are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, growth in the lower quartile of non-metropolitan areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Yass expected to expand by 223 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing a total increase of 1.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
147 new dwellings have been approved in Yass over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 4.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, distributed from local statistical data, show Yass has averaged approximately 29 residential approvals annually, matching a total of 147 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 30 approvals have been documented. With an average of only 0.1 new residents arriving per new dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply matches or exceeds local demand, giving purchasers more options and allowing for population growth above predictions, while new builds average an estimated value of $517,000, showing developers are focusing on the higher-end market with premium housing.
Furthermore, $9.9 million in commercial building approvals have been registered this financial year, showing ongoing commercial investment. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Yass displays comparable development ratios per resident, maintaining a market balance in line with adjacent locations. New construction is comprised of 84.0% detached houses and 16.0% attached dwellings, preserving the established low-density nature of the area with family-oriented properties that appeal to those wanting space. With approximately 195 people for every approval, Yass remains a low-density community. Demographic projections indicate Yass will add 121 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. In light of current construction trends, new residential supply is positioned to comfortably satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Yass
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Yass, worth an estimated $784 million. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.86 billion. 16 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Few factors shape local real estate dynamics as much as changes to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning developments. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 13 projects expected to influence the area. Principal developments include Crago Mill Precinct, Hamilton Rise Yass, Yarrah - Yass River Masterplanned Community, and Yarrah at Yass River, with the following index highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Crago Mill Precinct
The completed Crago Mill Precinct integrates a restored historic mill with modern civic facilities, including a state-of-the-art library, community meeting rooms, an Emergency Operations Centre, commercial spaces, and the new Yass Valley Council administration building.
Yass Industrial Park
30 hectares of industrial development for logistics, transport, freight, warehousing, building and construction, and technology. Stage 1 consists of 21 blocks, with Stage 2 currently underway. Features 800-metre frontage to Yass Valley Way, B-Double and B-Triple accessible blocks, with services including water, sewer, and underground power.
Yarrah at Yass River
A masterplanned community bordering the Yass River offering over 700 dwellings, diverse lot sizes, 11 hectares of open space, over 6 hectares of river corridor enhancements, and planned amenities including shops, childcare, and a medical centre.
Hamilton Rise Yass
Hamilton Rise is a master planned community in the Yass Valley, offering approximately 500 residential lots ranging from 620m2 to over 1000m2. It provides space and freedom with rural vistas and proximity to Yass CBD. Stage 1 construction is nearly complete, with blocks available for sale and house and land packages offered.
Yarrah - Yass River Masterplanned Community
Large staged residential subdivision on the Yass River delivering 763 dwellings, 11.77 hectares of open space, a mixed-use activity centre, a retirement village and a health services precinct. Stage 1 is complete and sold out, with houses built or under construction. Stage 2A civil works began in March 2024, Stage 2B received DA and subdivision works approval with civil works starting in spring-summer 2025, and Stage 3 is now selling. The Concept Master Plan and Stages 3 and 4 received DA approval in 2024, with the overall master plan comprising eight stages.
South West Yass Residential Development
Major residential land development for 100 dwellings planned from 2022-2036. Strategic expansion area to accommodate Yass Valley's projected population growth.
North Yass Residential Development
Planned residential development for 80 dwellings from 2021-2036. Forms part of systematic urban expansion to meet growing demand in Yass region.
Yass High School Upgrade
Upgrade to Yass High School delivering six new STEM teaching and learning spaces, three seminar rooms, new covered outdoor areas, new staff study facilities, and landscaping and accessibility improvements. Works are recorded by School Infrastructure NSW as a completed project, with a project gallery and information packs available on the official page.
3,456 residents of Yass are employed, from a labour force of 3,524. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 62.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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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Yass is characterized by a skilled labor force, strong representation in key service industries, and an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, 3,456 local citizens are employed, with unemployment sitting 2.2% below the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, and labor participation is standard (62.9% relative to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census responses indicate a modest 12.6% of workers operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns must be taken into account. The primary employment sectors for local residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The community displays a distinct specialization in public administration & safety, with its employment share reaching 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 2.0% of local jobs, which is lower than the 5.8% seen across Regional NSW. The district appears to provide few local jobs relative to its workforce, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against resident workers. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12-month period saw a contraction in the labor force of 2.2% and a drop in employment of 1.8%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the labor force declined by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment profile to project growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the current job mix in Yass suggests local employment will rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yass is $1,739 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $867 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,885 a year against an average of $76,422. 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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Incomes in Yass are positioned at a very high level nationally, according to the latest ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $61,885 and the average income is $76,422, compared to Regional NSW marks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current figures would be approximately $68,272 for the median and $84,309 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Yass group around the 55th percentile nationwide.
The statistics show the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, containing 33.1% of residents (2,288 people), matching the regional trend where 29.9% are in this range. Discarding housing costs, 85.6% of income is available for other purchases, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yass had 2,524 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 3% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,773 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Yass at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.0% separate houses and 10.9% other options (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW levels of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in Yass lagged the regional average, standing at 34.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by those with mortgages (40.9%) or tenants (24.4%). The median monthly home loan repayment was higher than the Regional NSW average at $1,773, while the median weekly rental cost was $340, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Yass sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yass counted 2,524 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 of homes at 70.9%, consisting of couples with children at 31.0%, couples without children at 27.6%, and single parents at 11.4%. The remaining 29.1% consists of non-family households, with single-person households at 27.5% and group homes at 1.6%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly above the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in Yass hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,353 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,005 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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Academic credentials in Yass lag regional averages, with 23.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 32.2% across NSW. This variance points to opportunities for future educational growth and vocational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (27.7%). Participation in study is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program. This is composed of 11.3% in primary schooling, 7.9% in secondary schools, and 3.1% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Yass reaches 147 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 590 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit assessment indicates 147 active transport stops are available within Yass, featuring a combination of rail and bus options. These stops are served by 37 different routes, which provide a total of 590 passenger trips each week. Transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 193 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is mainly residential, most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the primary mode of travel at 92%, while 5% of residents walk. Dwellings average 1.6 vehicles. A low 12.6% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules).
Service frequency averages 84 trips per day across all routes, which is about 4 weekly trips for each individual stop. The associated map displays the 100 nearest stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.9% of residents in Yass report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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 point to notable difficulties in Yass, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality levels and the presence of chronic illnesses, with common ailments observed in both young and old cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at roughly 57% of the population (~3,949 people). This compares to a level of 51.9% in Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues locally are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 11.2% and 10.1% of the population respectively, while 59.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents of working age face notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. People aged 65 and over constitute 22.1% of the population (1,527 people), which is below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health profiles for senior residents present some difficulties, with national standings generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yass is largely Australian-born, at 90.2% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.8%) and English (30.2%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Yass displays a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 90.2% of its population born in Australia, 92.5% holding citizenship, and 95.7% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 59.6% of residents, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in Yass are Australian at 33.8% of the population, English at 30.2%, and Irish at 10.1%. Some differences appear in other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginals represent 3.5% of the local population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Maltese represent 0.4% (compared to 0.4%), and Macedonian ancestry represents 0.1% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yass is 42. 23.7% 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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At 42 years, the median age in Yass is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years, though older than the Australian average of 38 years. The demographic profile shows that the 15 - 24 age group is highly represented (12.4%), whereas the 75 - 84 cohort is smaller (7.3%) than the regional benchmark. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 10.5% to 12.4% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.8% to 12.5%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.9% to 11.7%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts in Yass. The 85+ bracket is expected to grow the fastest at 73%, adding 156 residents to reach a total of 371. Older residents (65+) are projected to drive 56% of population growth, highlighting the aging trend. Conversely, population drops are forecast for the 35 to 44 and 65 to 74 groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yass
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 12 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 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 — 158 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,763 at the 2021 Census → 6,914 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 (SAL14511). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.