Yarrawonga
Statistical Area - sa2

Yarrawonga lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Yarrawonga's population was approximately 9,044 as of Aug 2025. This represented an increase of 383 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,661. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,920 in June 2024 and an additional 617 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 95 persons per square kilometer. Yarrawonga's growth of 4.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (2.6%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 87.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, it utilised the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Demographic trends predicted exceptional growth, placing Yarrawonga in the top 10 percent of national non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, the area was expected to expand by 5,793 persons based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 62.3% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Yarrawonga among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Yarrawonga has seen approximately 154 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 772 approvals across the past five financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, with 44 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, 0.6 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $482,000.

This year has seen $3.3 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development focus compared to residential. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Yarrawonga has 108.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 52 people per approval, Yarrawonga reflects a low density area. Looking ahead, Yarrawonga is expected to grow by approximately 5,631 residents through to 2041.

Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Yarrawonga has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Yarrawonga Village, Yarrawonga Multisport Stadium, Yarrawonga Hospital New Theatre Suite, and Yarrawonga Golf Club Resort Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Yarrawonga shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Yarrawonga's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with tourism and hospitality prominent. The unemployment rate was 1.9% as of June 2025.

There were 3,576 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 1.8% lower than the Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%. Workforce participation lagged at 47.8%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Leading industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food, with the latter having employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employed only 4.2% of local workers, below Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%.

Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 14.5%, and employment dropped by 15.0%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Vic. had an employment decline of 0.9% and labour force decline of 0.4%, with a 0.4 percentage point unemployment rate increase. State-wide, VIC's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year to Sep-25, adding 39,880 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a national expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yarrawonga's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Yarrawonga's median income among taxpayers was $45,855 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $57,721 during the same period. These figures are lower than those for Rest of Vic., which had median and average incomes of $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.11% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest the median income in Yarrawonga is approximately $50,491 and the average income is around $63,557 as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Yarrawonga fall between the 10th and 15th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $400 - $799 captures 27.6% of the community (2,496 individuals), which differs from patterns across the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 band dominates with 30.3%. After accounting for housing costs, 85.8% of income remains in Yarrawonga, ranking at only the 13th percentile nationally.

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

Yarrawonga's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.3% houses and 15.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Vic.'s dwelling structure was 90.8% houses and 9.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yarrawonga stood at 47.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.5% and rented ones at 24.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,430, while the median weekly rent figure was $290. Nationally, Yarrawonga's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Yarrawonga has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households compose 68.3% of all households, including 21.2% couples with children, 36.9% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 31.7%, with lone person households at 29.6% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Rest of Vic. average.

Educational outcomes in Yarrawonga 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 9.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (28.5%). A total of 24.8% of the population is engaged in formal education, including 9.9% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 1.8% in tertiary education.

The five schools in Yarrawonga have a combined enrollment of 1,674 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1008) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one primary, two secondary, and two K-12 schools. Note that where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Yarrawonga has five active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by twelve different routes, collectively facilitating 120 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 1147 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages seventeen trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately twenty-four weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Yarrawonga faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49%, covering around 4,422 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.4%) and mental health issues (8.5%). About 59.4% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Vic's 60.0%. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 31.4%, or approximately 2,843 people, which is higher than the Rest of Vic's 27.0%. Health outcomes among seniors in Yarrawonga show some challenges despite performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Yarrawonga showed cultural diversity below average levels, with 91.4% residents being citizens, 90.8% born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 58.8%, compared to 56.1% across Rest of Vic.. The top three ancestry groups were English (34.1%), Australian (31.7%), and Irish (11.0%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented at 9.3%, versus 8.3% regionally, and Maltese ancestry was present at 0.6%, compared to 0.4%.

Yarrawonga ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Yarrawonga's median age is 51 years, significantly higher than the Rest of Vic. average of 43 and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Yarrawonga has an over-representation of the 65-74 cohort at 16.1%, while the 45-54 year-olds are under-represented at 9.6%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age group grew from 9.1% to 10.4%, and the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 8.7% to 9.9%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 17.7% to 16.1%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 10.8% to 9.6%. By 2041, Yarrawonga's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 25 to 34 age group will grow by 100%, reaching 1,802 people from the original 898.