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 5,486 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 265 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,221 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,488 in Jun 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 rate of 5.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.2%. 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 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. A significant population increase is forecast in the top quartile of non-metropolitan areas nationally, with Yackandandah expected to increase by 2,269 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting 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 received around 34 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25173 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved so far in FY26. Each year, approximately 3.4 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed during these five years.

This high demand and limited supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new properties is $266,000. In FY26, commercial approvals totaled $1.4 million, indicating a primarily residential focus.

Compared to the Rest of Vic., Yackandandah's new home approvals per capita are similar, suggesting market stability aligned with regional trends. All recent development consists of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to families seeking space. The population density is approximately 319 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Yackandandah's population is projected to increase by 2,268 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Yackandandah has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Seven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. 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 likely to be 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. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 is 1.9%.

There are 2,954 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stands at 64.3%, surpassing Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

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 Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force decreased by 1.6%, employment declined by 2.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Vic. saw an employment decline of 0.7% and a labour force decline of 0.6%. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13%, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yackandandah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The Yackandandah SA2's income level is below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Yackandandah SA2 is $53,080 and the average income stands at $64,019. This compares to figures for Rest of Vic., which are $48,741 for median income and $60,693 for average income. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $59,535 (median) and $71,804 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Yackandandah cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 35.5% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (1,947 individuals), consistent with broader trends across metropolitan regions showing 30.3% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their income, reflecting 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

The dwelling structure in Yackandandah, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares 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 dwellings 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 figure in Yackandandah was recorded at $280, the same as Non-Metro Vic.'s figure but 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 20.4%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households comprising 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 within the region, with university qualification rates at 27.6% among residents aged 15+, surpassing both the SA4 regional 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% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates seven operational public transport stops in Yackandandah, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by three distinct routes, collectively facilitating 72 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is assessed as moderate, with residents generally situated 575 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages ten trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 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.

Approximately 51% (~2,808 people) have private health cover, 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 being 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's population showed low cultural diversity, with 91.7% being citizens, 92.2% born in Australia, and 98.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 47.4%. This is slightly lower than the regional average of 48.2% for Rest of Vic..

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.7%), English (31.8%), and Irish (10.4%). Scottish ancestry was higher in Yackandandah at 9.2%, compared to 8.3% regionally. Dutch ancestry was also slightly higher, at 1.8% versus 1.6%. German ancestry stood at 4.7%, close to the regional average of 4.8%.

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 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.2%). In the 2021 Census, the percentage of the population aged 25 to 34 increased from 8.1% to 9.2%, while the percentage of those aged 15 to 24 rose from 9.4% to 10.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 decreased from 16.2% to 14.5%. By 2041, Yackandandah's population is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 88%, reaching 952 people from 506.