Yallourn North - Glengarry

Yallourn North - Glengarry has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Yallourn North - Glengarry's population is around 5,197 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 490 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,707. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,937 in June 2024 and an additional 109 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 15.2 persons per square kilometer. Yallourn North - Glengarry's growth rate of 10.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.5%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 49.6% 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 1,169 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 17.5% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Yallourn North - Glengarry when compared nationally

Yallourn North - Glengarry averaged approximately 29 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 145 homes approved during this period. In FY-26, up until now, 14 dwellings have been approved. On average, each new dwelling has resulted in approximately 2.1 new residents annually over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings is around $375,000, which is moderately higher than regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. In FY-26, there have been $1.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating a primarily residential nature of the area. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Yallourn North - Glengarry has shown moderately higher construction activity, with 14.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values.

All new constructions have been standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and focusing on family homes that appeal to those seeking space. With approximately 177 people per dwelling approval, Yallourn North - Glengarry exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by around 909 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, though buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Yallourn North - Glengarry has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

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Yallourn North - Glengarry ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Yallourn North - Glengarry has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented, unemployment rate is 2.6%, and employment growth over the past year is estimated at 4.7%.

As of September 2025, there are 2,658 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is 62.1%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a strong specialization in electricity, gas, water & waste (4.3 times the regional level), but accommodation & food shows lower representation at 4.1% versus the regional average of 6.9%.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, labour force increased by 4.2%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic.'s employment fell by 0.7%, labour force contracted by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data to 25-Nov shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yallourn North - Glengarry's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022 shows Yallourn North - Glengarry SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,488 and an average of $62,857. This is slightly below the national average. The Rest of Vic's median was $48,741 with an average of $60,693. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Yallourn North - Glengarry SA2 would be approximately $57,749 (median) and $70,500 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Yallourn North - Glengarry rank modestly, between the 38th and 44th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 35.9% of locals (1,865 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to metropolitan regions where 30.3% occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 89.9% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power.

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

The dwelling structure in Yallourn North - Glengarry, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.9% houses and 1.1% other dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s 88.1% houses and 11.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yallourn North - Glengarry stood at 42.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (48.6%) or rented (8.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,213. The median weekly rent was $250, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $237. Nationally, Yallourn North - Glengarry's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 versus Australia's $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $250 compared to the national figure of $375.

Yallourn North - Glengarry has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.5% of all households, including 33.2% couples with children, 32.8% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.3.

Educational outcomes in Yallourn North - Glengarry fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.8%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (36.5%). Educational participation is high at 28.4%, with 10.9% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Yallourn North - Glengarry has 18 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses on four different routes, offering a total of 168 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents usually located 400 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 24 daily trips across all routes, equating to about nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Yallourn North - Glengarry is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Yallourn North - Glengarry faces significant health challenges.

Common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51%, which is slightly lower than the average SA2 area (~2655 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.8% and 8.7% of residents respectively. 65.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 60.1% across Rest of Vic. The area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (901 people), which is lower than the 21.2% in Rest of Vic. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Yallourn North - Glengarry, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index of below average. Its population was predominantly Australian citizens (92.5%), born in Australia (93.1%), and speaking English at home (98.0%). Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 42.8% of residents, slightly lower than the regional average of 44.6%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians were the largest group (36.6%, compared to 30.5% regionally), followed by English (30.2%) and Irish (8.1%). Notable differences existed in Dutch (2.8% vs 2.9%), Maltese (1.2% vs 1.6%), and Hungarian (0.3% vs 0.2%) ancestry representation.

Yallourn North - Glengarry's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Yallourn North - Glengarry is 40 years, which is slightly below Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and above Australia's median of 38. In comparison to Rest of Vic., the 25-34 cohort is notably higher at 14.0% locally, while the 75-84 age group is under-represented at 4.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 12.1% to 14.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 13.3% to 11.0% and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 15.7% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Yallourn North - Glengarry, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to expand by 357 people (49%) from 726 to 1,084, and the 55 to 64 cohort projected to decline by 114 people.