Yarram

Population growth drivers in Yarram are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Yarram's population is around 5,738 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 133 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,605 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,615 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 95 validated new addresses since the Census date. Yarram's population density is 3.0 persons per square kilometer. Since the 2021 Census, Yarram's population growth rate of 2.4% is within 2.6 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.0%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 74.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using 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. By 2041, Yarram's population is forecasted to increase by 1,420 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 22.6% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Yarram according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Yarram averaged approximately 21 new dwelling approvals annually. Between Financial Year 2021 (FY-21) and FY-25, a total of 109 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved in FY-26 to date. Over these five years, the average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed was around 1.3.

This has contributed to stable market conditions due to balanced supply and demand. The average construction value for new homes is $258,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY-26, there have been approximately $5.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating Yarram's primarily residential nature.

Comparatively, Yarram shows about 65% of the construction activity per person relative to the Rest of Vic., and it ranks among the 49th percentile nationally based on areas assessed. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, potentially supporting interest in existing homes. The new development composition is approximately 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving Yarram's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of now, the estimated population per dwelling approval is around 397 people. Looking ahead, AreaSearch quarterly estimates project Yarram to grow by approximately 1,297 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match this projected population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Yarram has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 21 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Yarram Pool Upgrade, Yarram Energy Park, Gippsland Dawn Offshore Wind Project, and Star of the South. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Yarram remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Yarram has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of September 2025.

Employment grew by an estimated 4.5% over the past year. As of this date, 2,568 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation lagged at 49.3%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Leading employment industries for residents included agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area had a particular specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 3.1 times the regional level. Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 7.3% versus the regional average of 10.4%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.5% while labour force increased by 3.9%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasted with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, the labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data to 25-Nov showed VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggested a national expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yarram's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not accounting for localized population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The Yarram SA2's income level is below the national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Yarram SA2 is $40,548 and the average income stands at $55,960, compared to figures for Rest of Vic.'s of $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $45,479 (median) and $62,765 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Yarram all fall between the 3rd and 6th percentiles nationally. The data shows that 29.4% of the population (1,686 individuals) fall within the $400 - 799 income range, unlike metropolitan trends where 30.3% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. While housing costs are modest with 88.4% of income retained, total disposable income ranks at just the 7th percentile nationally.

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

Yarram's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.0% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. Compared to Non-Metro Vic., Yarram had a slightly higher percentage of houses (91.9%) but a lower percentage of other dwellings (8.1%). Home ownership in Yarram was 55.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.7% and rented ones at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,192, below Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,300. Weekly rent in Yarram averaged $240, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $260. Nationally, Yarram's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Yarram features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.1% of all households, including 20.0% couples with children, 35.9% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.9%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.3.

Educational outcomes in Yarram fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.9%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.4% and postgraduate qualifications at 2.1%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (32.1%). A total of 23.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 9.3% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 1.5% in tertiary education.

A substantial 23.8% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 1.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Yarram indicates that nine active transport stops are currently operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with four individual routes providing service collectively resulting in ninety-nine weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as limited, with residents typically located 5699 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are fourteen trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately eleven weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Yarram is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Yarram faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover stands at approximately 48%, covering around 2754 people, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.2%) and mental health issues (8.9%). Conversely, 58.6% report having no medical ailments, compared to 62.7% in the rest of Victoria. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 30.5% or approximately 1747 people, compared to 23.5% in the rest of Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors show some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Yarram is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Yarram's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.8% of its population being citizens, 87.6% born in Australia, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Yarram, comprising 45.2% of the population, compared to 46.9% across the rest of Victoria. The top three ancestry groups were English at 32.9%, Australian at 32.0%, and Scottish at 9.1%.

Notably, Dutch representation was higher in Yarram at 1.9% compared to the regional average of 2.1%. Hungarian representation was also higher at 0.3% versus 0.1%, while Irish representation was equal at 9.0%.

Yarram ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Yarram is 52 years, significantly higher than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and well above the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group is notably over-represented in Yarram at 18.7%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 8.7%. This concentration of the 65-74 cohort is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has grown from 9.2% to 10.3% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 18.2% to 16.8%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.3% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Yarram. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 53%, adding 278 residents to reach 807, while the 55-64 cohort grows by a modest 4% (41 people).