Yarram

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

Yarram's population is around 5,604 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 1 person since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,605 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,587 in June 2025 and an additional 107 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2.9 persons per square kilometer. Yarram's growth rate of -0.0% since census positions it within 2.4 percentage points of the SA3 area, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 65.1% 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, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Yarram expected to increase by 1,335 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 23.5% over the 16 years.

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

Yarram has averaged approximately 21 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 109 homes were approved, with an additional 9 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling constructed over these years has resulted in about 1.3 new residents per year.

This balance between supply and demand has contributed to stable market conditions. The average construction value of new homes is around $258,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year, there have been $5.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's predominantly residential nature.

Compared to the Rest of Vic., Yarram shows approximately 65% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 49th percentile nationally, leading to relatively limited buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. New development in Yarram consists mainly of standalone homes at 94.0%, with medium and high-density housing making up the remaining 6.0%. This preserves the area's low density nature and attracts space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 397 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Yarram is projected to grow by 1,318 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Yarram has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Yarram Pool Upgrade, Yarram Energy Park, Star of the South, and Hazelwood North Solar Farm. The following list highlights those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Yarram demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Yarram has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% as of December 2025. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 6.0%.

There were 2,586 residents employed by December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is 0.2% higher than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was lower in Yarram, at 55.4% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. According to Census responses, 18.8% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing had a particularly high representation at 3.1 times the regional level, while construction was lower at 7.3%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.0% and labour force increased by 5.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. This contrasted with Regional Vic., where employment contracted by 0.6%, labour force fell by 0.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand in Yarram. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industries. Applying these projections to Yarram's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Yarram SA2's median income among taxpayers was $41,189 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $56,361 during the same period. These figures are lower than those for Regional Vic., which had median and average incomes of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on a 9.62% growth in wages as per the Wage Price Index from financial year 2023 to March 2026, estimated current incomes would be approximately $45,151 (median) and $61,783 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Yarram all fell between the 3rd and 6th percentiles nationally. The data showed that 29.4% of Yarram's population earned within the $400 - $799 income range, unlike metropolitan trends where 30.3% earned within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 88.4% income retention, total disposable income ranked at just the 7th percentile nationally.

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

In Yarram, as per the latest Census, 92.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yarram stood at 55.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.7% and rented ones at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,192, below Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Yarram was $240, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Yarram's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 account for the remaining 34.9%, with lone person households making up 32.6% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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 (2.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 42.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 32.1%. A total of 23.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 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

Yarram has nine active public transport stops serviced by two routes offering a total of sixty-five weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 5699 meters, indicating limited accessibility. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 88%, with 8% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 18.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages nine trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Yarram is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Yarram faces substantial health challenges as per AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (~2,661 people), compared to Regional Vic.'s 50.5% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.2%) and mental health issues (8.9%). 58.6% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Regional Vic.'s 63.4%. Working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 31.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,788 people), higher than Regional Vic.'s 23.9%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 is the predominant religion in Yarram, accounting for 45.2% of people, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. The top three ancestry groups are English (32.9%), Australian (32.0%), and Scottish (9.1%).

Notably, Dutch ethnicity is overrepresented at 1.9% in Yarram versus 1.7% regionally, Hungarian at 0.3% versus 0.2%, and Irish at 9.0% versus 9.7%.

Yarram ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Yarram's median age is 53, which is higher than Regional Vic.'s figure of 43 and substantially exceeds the national norm of 38. Compared to Regional Vic., Yarram has a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 at 19.2%, but fewer residents aged 5-14 at 8.7%. This 65-74 concentration is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 9.2% to 10.7%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 18.2% to 16.2% and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.3% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Yarram's age structure. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow by 50%, reaching 727 from 484. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 8%, adding 68 people.