Yackandandah

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 around 5,767 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 546 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,221 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,485 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 122 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8.1 persons per square kilometer. Yackandandah's growth rate exceeded that of the SA3 area (4.9%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 78.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. A significant population increase is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 2,269 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 34.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Yackandandah has experienced approximately 34 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 173 homes were approved, with an additional six approved in FY26 so far. On average, each new dwelling constructed over these five years brought in about 3.4 new residents annually.

This demand significantly exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new properties is around $266,000. In the current financial year, commercial approvals totaled approximately $1.4 million, indicating a primarily residential focus.

Compared to the rest of Victoria, Yackandandah shows similar new home approvals per capita, suggesting market stability in line with regional trends. All recent development has been detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking space for families. There are approximately 319 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth. Population forecasts estimate Yackandandah will gain around 1,987 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Yackandandah has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly impact performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones are 92 Martins Road Leneva Residential Development, Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex, Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve (BESS), and Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan. Below details those most 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 essential services sectors well represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.9%. There are 2,954 residents employed, which is 1.8% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is high at 68.5%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. According to Census responses, 20.4% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. Yackandandah has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

Retail trade has limited presence at 7.3%, compared to the regional average of 9.9%. There appears to be limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6% while employment declined by 2.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Vic. had an employment decline of 0.7% and a labour force decline of 0.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Yackandandah's employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Yackandandah SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,330 and an average income of $64,151 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are below the national averages for Rest of Vic., which were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes for Yackandandah SA2 as of September 2025 would be approximately $57,730 and $69,443 respectively. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Yackandandah cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 35.5% of the community (2,047 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region where 30.3% fall into the same category. After housing costs, 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

Yackandandah's dwelling structure in its latest Census comprised 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro Vic., on the other hand, had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yackandandah stood at 43.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,690, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Yackandandah was $280, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Yackandandah's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,690 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 79.6% of all households, consisting of 35.5% couples with children, 36.4% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.4%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households making up 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 educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 27.6%, exceeding both the SA4 region average of 19.8% and the SA3 area average of 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational credentials are held by 41.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 29.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.0% currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.8% in primary, 9.5% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

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

Yackandandah has seven active public transport stops served by three different routes, offering a total of seventy-six weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is moderate, with residents typically living 575 meters away from the nearest one. As a predominantly residential area, most people commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode at 92%, while 6% walk. On average, there are 2.1 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 20.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages ten trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately ten weekly trips per individual stop.

Service frequency averages 10 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Yackandandah's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data for Yackandandah shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are low across all age groups. Approximately 51% (~2,952 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.5%) and asthma (8.1%). About 69.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Rest of Vic.. Working-age population's health outcomes are typical. Around 19.9% (~1,148 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of Vic.'s 23.9%. Seniors' health outcomes rank higher than the general population nationally.

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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 91.7% of its population being Australian citizens, 92.2% born in Australia, and 98.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Yackandandah, comprising 47.4% of people, similar to the rest of Victoria at 47.3%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.7%), English (31.8%), and Irish (10.4%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented in Yackandandah at 9.2%, compared to 8.8% regionally. Dutch ancestry was also slightly higher at 1.8%, versus 1.7% regionally, while German ancestry stood at 4.7%, compared to the regional average of 3.5%.

Yackandandah hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

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 proportion of residents aged 5-14 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (6.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 25 to 34 has grown from 8.1% to 9.8%, while the 15 to 24 age group increased from 9.4% to 10.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 16.2% to 14.5%, and the 45 to 54 age group dropped from 14.1% to 12.9%. By 2041, Yackandandah's population is expected to experience significant shifts in its age composition, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 68%, reaching 952 people from the current total of 568.