Yackandandah
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Yackandandah's population is approximately 5,490 as of August 2025. This represents an increase of 269 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,221. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data showing 5,488 in June 2024 and validated new addresses totalling 123 since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 7.8 persons per square kilometre. Yackandandah's growth rate of 5.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (3.6%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.2% to overall population gains during recent periods.

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, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is forecasted to increase by 2,269 persons, a total increase of 41.2% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Yackandandah when compared nationally

Yackandandah has received approximately 34 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 173 homes approved between FY2021 and FY2025, with 1 approval recorded in FY2026 so far. On average, each home built over the past five financial years has accommodated 3.4 new residents. This indicates that supply is significantly trailing demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost of new homes is $676,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY2026, commercial development approvals totalled $1.4 million, indicating a predominantly residential focus in Yackandandah. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Yackandandah's new home approvals per capita are comparable, supporting market stability consistent with regional trends.

Recent development has solely comprised detached houses, preserving the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking space, particularly families. The current population density is approximately 319 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Yackandandah's population is forecasted to grow by 2,264 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving price increases.

Yackandandah has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Eight projects were identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These include 92 Martins Road Leneva Residential Development, Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex, Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve (BESS), and Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Yackandandah ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Yackandandah has a skilled workforce with 2,974 residents employed as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, lower than Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.9%. Workforce participation in Yackandandah is higher at 64.3% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and agriculture, forestry & fishing, with a particular strength in the latter sector at 1.5 times the regional level. Retail trade has limited presence with 7.3% employment compared to 9.9% regionally.

Employment levels increased by 0.9% and labour force by 1.5% during the year to June 2025, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Vic.'s employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest growth of approximately 5.9%% over five years and 12.7% over ten years for Yackandandah's employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Yackandandah's median income among taxpayers was $53,080 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $64,019 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of Vic.'s median and average incomes of $48,741 and $60,693 respectively in financial year 2022. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.11% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated current median income is approximately $58,446, and average income is about $70,491. Census data shows that incomes in Yackandandah cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 captures 35.5% of Yackandandah's community, with a total of 1,948 individuals falling within this range. This is consistent with broader trends across metropolitan regions, where 30.3% of residents earn within the same income band. After accounting for housing costs, Yackandandah residents retain 88.8% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

In Yackandandah, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.1% of dwellings were houses while 2.9% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Vic., where 91.6% of dwellings were houses and 8.5% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Yackandandah stood at 43.9%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 42.9% and rented dwellings making up 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,690, surpassing Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,473. Weekly rent figures in Yackandandah were recorded at $280, matching Non-Metro Vic.'s figure but significantly lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Yackandandah's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863.

Yackandandah features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.6% of all households, composed of 35.5% couples with children, 36.4% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.4%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Yackandandah exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 27.6%, higher than the SA4 region average of 19.8% and the SA3 area's 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (29.5%).

Educational participation is high at 31.0%, including 11.8% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education. The area's four schools have a combined enrollment of 397 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1018) and balanced educational opportunities. All four schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School capacity is limited locally at 7.2 places per 100 residents, compared to the regional average of 17.6, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

The analysis shows there are seven active public transport stops in Yackandandah. These stops serve a mix of bus routes. There are three individual routes operating collectively providing seventy-two weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility rating for transport is moderate with residents typically located five hundred and seventy-five meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages ten trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately ten weekly trips per individual stop.

Yackandandah's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data shows relatively positive outcomes for Yackandandah residents, with common health conditions seen across both young and old age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,810 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.5% of residents) and asthma (8.1%), while 69.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 64.1% across Rest of Vic. The area has 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,107 people). Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Yackandandah has below average cultural diversity, with 91.7% of its population being Australian citizens and 92.2% born in Australia. The majority speaks English only at home, at 98.4%. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 47.4% of people, compared to 48.2% across Rest of Vic..

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (33.7%), English (31.8%), and Irish (10.4%). Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.2%, compared to the regional average of 8.3%. Dutch ancestry stands at 1.8% versus 1.6% regionally, while German ancestry is at 4.7%, close to the regional average of 4.8%.

Yackandandah hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Yackandandah's median age of 44 years is similar to Rest of Vic.'s 43 and well above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Vic., Yackandandah has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14, at 14.2% versus 11.9%, but fewer residents aged 25-34, at 9.2% compared to 10.6%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Yackandandah's population aged 25-34 grew from 8.1% to 9.2%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 9.4% to 10.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group declined from 16.2% to 14.5%. By 2041, Yackandandah's population aged 25-34 is projected to grow by 88%, reaching 952 people from 507.