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 around 5,486 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 265 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,221. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,488 in June 2024 and an additional 121 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 7.7 persons per square kilometer. Yackandandah's growth of 5.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 4.2%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 78.2% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted 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. Based on latest population numbers, the area is expected to increase by 2,269 persons to 2041, with an increase of 41.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Yackandandah has seen approximately 34 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21-FY25173 homes were approved, with a further 4 approved in FY26 to date. Each year, around 3.4 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years (FY21-FY25).

This demand significantly exceeds supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $266,000. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $1.4 million, indicating a predominantly residential focus.

Compared to the Rest of Vic., Yackandandah's new home approvals per person are comparable, suggesting market stability aligned with regional patterns. All recent development consists of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking space. There are approximately 319 people per dwelling approval in the location. Population forecasts indicate Yackandandah will gain 2,268 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Seven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include 92 Martins Road Leneva Residential Development, Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex, Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve (BESS), and Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan.

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

Yackandandah has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the past year.

A total of 2,974 residents were employed at this time, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, which is below Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. The workforce participation in Yackandandah was 64.3%, higher than Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The area has a particularly strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

However, retail trade has limited presence at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 9.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.9%, while labour force increased by 1.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.9% and a labour force decline of 0.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Yackandandah's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $59,535 and the average income around $71,804 as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Yackandandah cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 35.5% of the community (1,947 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band. This is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region where 30.3% are in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power for the area which has a SEIFA income ranking in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Yackandandah, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 91.6% houses and 8.5% 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 $1,473. The median weekly rent in Yackandandah was recorded at $280, matching Non-Metro Vic.'s figure but substantially lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Yackandandah's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 79.6% of all households, including 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 at 1.1%. 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% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 19.8% and the SA3 area rate of 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational skills are prominent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials such as advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (29.5%).

Educational participation is high at 31.0%, including primary education (11.8%), secondary education (9.5%), and tertiary education (3.0%). Yackandandah's four schools have a combined enrollment of 397 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited 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

Transport analysis indicates seven active public transport stops in Yackandandah, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three distinct routes that together facilitate 72 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is assessed as moderate, with residents situated on average 575 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages ten trips per day across all routes, resulting in 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 a standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~2,808 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.5% and 8.1% of residents respectively. A total of 69.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of 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 particularly strong, performing better than 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 a lower than average cultural diversity, with 91.7% of its population being Australian citizens, 92.2% born in Australia, and 98.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yackandandah, comprising 47.4% of the population, 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 8.3% regionally, Dutch at 1.8% versus 1.6%, and German at 4.7% versus 4.8%.

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

Yackandandah's median age of 44 years compares similarly to Rest of Vic.'s 43 and is higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Vic., Yackandandah has a greater proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.2%) but fewer individuals aged 25-34 (9.2%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 8.1% to 9.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 9.4% to 10.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group decreased from 16.2% to 14.5%. By 2041, Yackandandah is projected to experience significant changes in its age distribution, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 88%, reaching 952 people from the current 506.