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Yarram has an estimated 5,604 residents, little changed since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Yarram.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated approximately 172 kilometres east-southeast from Melbourne CBD, the Yarram Statistical Area (Lv2) in VIC, Australia, is defined by its scenic rural landscapes, rolling hills, productive agricultural land, and waterways. The community is welcoming and rich in heritage, marked by historic landmarks and diverse outdoor recreational amenities including hiking, cycling, and water sports. Demographically, the area is characterised by an established population with an elevated proportion of mature and retirement-aged residents, particularly within the 65 to 74yo demographic, alongside a notable concentration of lone-person households and couples without children. Household sizes remain modest, while families record an above-average number of children.
As of Aug 2026, Yarram's population is estimated at 5,604 based on AreaSearch analysis, reflecting minimal variation from the 5,605 people counted at the 2021 Census. This stable trajectory is confirmed by ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figures and validated new addresses recorded since the Census.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 5,686 in 2001 and 5,587 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 5,604 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 65 to 74, 19.4%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $400 - 799, 29.4%.
Yarram ranks in the 56th percentile nationally for population growth and the 45th for employment drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Yarram is $417 a week, up 4.9% over 12 months to Sep 2025 and 9% below Regional Vic..
9% below Regional Vic. on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $257 in 2016, $431 in 2025; Units (dashed orange line): $211 in 2016, $328 in 2025. The latest is to Sep 2025.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $417 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, houses | $431 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +6.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, units | $328 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +2.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Wellington | $430 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Wellington, over 12 months | +4.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Latrobe - Gippsland | $443 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Latrobe - Gippsland, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Regional Vic. | $458 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional Vic., over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, VIC | $560 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, VIC, over 12 months | +4.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
AreaSearch tracks 6 projects in Yarram and 93 more in the surrounding area.
Improvements to Yarram Pool, including updating electrical systems, pumps and pipes, as well as systems that clean and filter the water, to…
An innovative project turning Radial Timber mill's wood waste into energy and bio-products using pyrolysis technology, a GridEdge Battery…
A 1 GW capacity offshore wind development in a 163 km2 feasibility licence area located 10 km off the Gippsland coast, producing clean…
Australia's most advanced offshore wind project, proposed in Bass Strait off the Gippsland coast.
A 1.3 GW bottom-fixed offshore wind farm proposed in a 150 sq km feasibility licence area off the Gippsland coast, designed to power up to…
State-led shared transmission to connect offshore wind from the Gippsland Offshore Wind Zone to the Victorian grid.
Hazelwood North Solar Farm is a 450 MW solar energy facility with an approximately 1,800 MWh four-hour battery energy storage system…
A 300 MW / 1,200 MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system being developed by Eku Energy adjacent to the Hazelwood Terminal Station in…
EnergyAustralia is constructing a 350 MW utility-scale battery energy storage system with four hours of storage capacity (1,400 MWh) at the…
Completion of 43km highway duplication featuring dual carriageways with central median, upgraded intersections, safety barriers, and the…
A proposed used lead acid battery (ULAB) recycling plant at Fourth Road, Hazelwood North, near Morwell in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria.
The Victorian converter station at Hazelwood in the Latrobe Valley is part of the 1500 MW Marinus Link interconnector between Victoria and…
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Estimated completion year of the 56 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 14, 2027 13, 2028 11, 2029 0, 2030 9, 2031 1, 2032 3, 2033 2, 2034 0, 2035 1. 22 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 3.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 44th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 18 | ABS building approvals | 30th percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Yarram SA2 include: Yarram Energy Park (Completed); Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Project (Planning); Star of the South (Under Assessment); Hazelwood North Solar Farm (Approved); and Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) Recycling Facility Hazelwood North (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Yarram SA2 spans multiple sectors including Energy, Environmental & Disaster Management, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
Infrastructure investment analysis indicates targeted investment in infrastructure improvements that will benefit the local area, with a notable concentration of investment within the immediate the Yarram SA2 vicinity.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Yarram SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 33rd percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Yarram, placing the area among the bottom 18% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Yarram SA2 area has seen 23 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Yarram SA2's current population of 5,604 has been supported by 18 approvals on average over recent years.
The Yarram SA2 has seen 3.3 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.6 approvals in Regional Vic.. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 496 people in the Yarram SA2, compared to one for every 145 in Regional Vic..
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Yarram SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 18, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Yarram SA2 has grown by approximately 42 people, while 92 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 0.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This low ratio indicates housing supply is outpacing population growth, potentially creating market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Yarram are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,604 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | 0.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 13th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 5,605 | 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | -0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1,931.86 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Yarram SA2 was estimated to be approximately 5,604 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 5,587 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The yarram sa2 has lost approximately 1 people and shown a 0.02% decrease from the 5,605 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Yarram SA2 is estimated at 2 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Yarram SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.4% per annum.
Population growth in the Yarram SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (65.1%), Overseas migration (34.9%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 65.1% of overall population gains.
Yarram ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 95th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 17.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 45.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 53 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 8.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 7.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 16.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 19.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Yarram SA2 at 53 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 53 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 53 years as at August 2026, Yarram is 10 years older than the Regional Vic. 2021 Census average (43 years) and 15 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Yarram SA2 compared to the Regional Vic. region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 19.4% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Yarram SA2 compared to the Regional Vic. region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 7.9% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Yarram SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional Vic.. The most over-represented age group is 65-74 year-olds (19.4% vs 12.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 12.8% of the population in the Yarram SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 33.2% of the population in the Yarram SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 4% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $45,128 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 4th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $62,437 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,012 | 2021 Census, weekly | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $547 | 2021 Census, weekly | 6th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 8.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,343 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 39.3% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Yarram SA2 is approximately $48,106. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $45,128.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Yarram SA2 is approximately $66,558. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $62,437.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Yarram SA2 is approximately $48,106 compared to $57,266 in Regional Vic.. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $45,128 and $53,720 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Yarram SA2 is approximately $66,558 compared to $70,544 in Regional Vic.. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $62,437 and $66,176 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Yarram SA2's households (~29.4% / 683 households) is the $400 - 799 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Yarram SA2 is the $400 - 799 group, representing about 29.4% of households. In comparison, Regional Vic.'s largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Yarram SA2 is $1,012/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Yarram SA2 is $1,343/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Yarram SA2 is $547/wk.
The Yarram SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Yarram SA2's median income among taxpayers is $45,128 and the average income stands at $62,437, which compares to figures for Regional Vic.'s of $53,720 and $66,176 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.6% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $48,106 (median) and $66,558 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Yarram SA2 is $3,877 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The yarram sa2's disposable income is $3,877 compared to $5,209 for Regional Vic., based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis indicates Yarram maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 55.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,519 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 5,158 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,626 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Yarram SA2 has approximately 2,519 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Yarram SA2 stands at 4.1%, which is broadly in line with Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Yarram SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are agriculture, forestry & fishing (23.5% of employment), health care & social assistance (15.2%), and retail trade (8.3%). Other significant employers include education & training and construction.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Yarram SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Yarram SA2 is 55.1%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional Vic. average of 61.1%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The yarram sa2 shows notable specialisation in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs 23.5% of the local workforce compared to 7.5% across Regional Vic.. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 3.1, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area.
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The yarram sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 1.8% decline, ranking 26th out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Yarram: university qualifications 13.9%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 971.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 13.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 32.1% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.4% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 43.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 23.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
13.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Yarram SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in Regional Vic..
43.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Yarram SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 40.4% in Regional Vic..
The yarram sa2 ranks in the 26th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Yarram SA2 are: Certificate (32.1%), Advanced Diploma (10.4%), Bachelor Degree (9.4%).
23.8% of the population in the Yarram SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.3% in primary school, 7.9% in secondary school, 1.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Yarram SA2 is 971, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 5 schools within the Yarram SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 617 students.
The yarram sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Yarram features high concentrations of couples without children and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional Vic.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 32.6% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 20.0% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 35.9% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,321 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,321 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 65.1% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.1 per family | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Yarram SA2 had 2,321 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has remained relatively stable to an estimated 2,321 households today.
The average household size in the Yarram SA2 is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional Vic. and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 65.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (32.6%), group households (2.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,511 family households, couples with children account for 20.0% of all households, couples without children at home 35.9%, and single parent families 8.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional Vic., the Yarram SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Yarram SA2 have an average of 2.1 children, slightly above the Regional Vic. average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 45.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 30.8% have never married. This compares to 46.3% married and 34.0% never married across Regional Vic..
Single-person households represent 32.6% of all households in the Yarram SA2, similar to the average for Regional Vic. of 29.3%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.5% of households, slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.9%.
Yarram is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 12.4% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 96.9% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 88.8% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 87.6% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
Yarram was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.8% of its population being citizens, 87.6% born in Australia, and 96.9% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Yarram, at 45.2% of people, although more residents (53.0%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 47.3% across Regional Vic..
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Yarram are English, comprising 32.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 32.0% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Yarram (vs 1.7% across Regional Vic.), Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%) and Irish at 9.0% (vs 9.7%).
12.4% of the Yarram SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.2% across Regional Vic..
3.1% of the population in the Yarram SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.6% in Regional Vic..
1.1% of the Yarram SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Regional Vic..
88.8% of the Yarram SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 88.6% in Regional Vic..
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Yarram is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 16.0% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 55.3% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 92.0% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,192 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 13th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.7% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 4.2% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $240 | 2021 Census, weekly | 11th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 75th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 27.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 76th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the Yarram SA2, 55.3% of homes are owned outright, 28.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 16.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 92.0% of dwellings in the Yarram SA2 are houses.
In the Yarram SA2, 2.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 4.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Yarram SA2 stands at 55.3%, compared to 40.9% in Regional Vic..
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Yarram SA2 is $1,192, compared to $1,430 in Regional Vic..
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Yarram SA2 is $508, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Yarram SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 27.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Yarram SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Yarram SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 27.2% of income on repayments (vs 23.8% in Regional Vic.), while renters spend 23.7% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Regional Vic.).
The dwelling mix in the Yarram SA2 consists of 92.0% detached houses, 4.2% semi-detached dwellings, 2.1% apartments, and 1.6% other dwelling types.
Housing in Yarram consumes approximately 11.6% of median household income ($4,382 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Yarram show attached dwellings contributing 9% of approvals compared to 8% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 91% of applications versus 92% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Yarram is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 48.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 21st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 58.6% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 69.1% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
Around 48.8% of people in the Yarram SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 50.8% in Regional Vic..
In the Yarram SA2, 8.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.9% of people in Regional Vic. require similar assistance.
8.1% of people in the Yarram SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.7% of the population across Regional Vic. is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.5% of the Yarram SA2 population, while in Regional Vic., 4.6% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
5.8% of people in the Yarram SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional Vic.,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Yarram SA2, 48.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional Vic. sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 50.8%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 29 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 29th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 9 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 9th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 164 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 13th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 623 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 2 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 18.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 9 public transport stops within the Yarram SA2.
The Yarram SA2 has 164 weekly trips across 2 routes, averaging 23 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 5699 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 4.9 km away and the nearest child care centre 7.0 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 9 stops nearby, 164 weekly trips, access rating 29 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 30 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 30th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 4.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 7.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 9.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 9.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 9.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 9.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 9.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 32.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 41.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 41.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 41.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Yarram, placing the area among the bottom 18% of areas assessed nationally.
Yarram has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Yarram is $417 a week, +4.9% over 12 months to Sep 2025.
Population growth drivers in Yarram are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
Yarram ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 4% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis indicates Yarram maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks.
Education in Yarram: university qualifications 13.9%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 971.
Yarram features high concentrations of couples without children and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional Vic.
Yarram is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Yarram is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Yarram is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Yarram has an estimated 5,604 residents, little changed since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Yarram.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Yarram.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2025, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Jul 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (205051104). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Jul 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Yarram from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Yarram with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.