Yarrambat
A 93.6th-percentile household income profile is the standout feature of Yarrambat, alongside a median age of 47 and a population of 1,602. The 15.35 sq km suburb has a density of 104.4 people per sq km, helping explain its detached, space-oriented housing pattern and car dependence. Compared with nearby Diamond Creek, Yarrambat presents a smaller, more semi-rural market, with 100.0% separate houses and 66.3% of residents driving to work. It is settled rather than fast changing: annual growth is 0.3%, while 86.4% stayed at the same address. The trade-off is limited rental depth and fewer urban transport choices, but household finances are comparatively strong, with weekly household income of $2,600 and mortgage costs at 23.1% of income.
Local council: Nillumbik
Population
1,602
Median Age
47.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,600/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Yarrambat suits buyers prioritising land, established streets and larger homes over apartment choice. All dwellings are separate houses, while 70.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and another 26.1% have 3 bedrooms. A suburb-wide median sale price is not available, so compare recent like-for-like sales by land size, condition and bedroom count rather than applying a generic benchmark. The $2,600 monthly mortgage figure equates to 23.1% of household income, below the level usually associated with mortgage stress, while 48.8% own outright and 44.8% hold a mortgage. Compared with a denser market, Yarrambat offers more space but fewer lower-cost housing formats; its $450 weekly rent also provides a reference point for buyers weighing rent versus ownership.
For Buyers
Yarrambat suits buyers prioritising land, established streets and larger homes over apartment choice. All dwellings are separate houses, while 70.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and another 26.1% have 3 bedrooms. A suburb-wide median sale price is not available, so compare recent like-for-like sales by land size, condition and bedroom count rather than applying a generic benchmark. The $2,600 monthly mortgage figure equates to 23.1% of household income, below the level usually associated with mortgage stress, while 48.8% own outright and 44.8% hold a mortgage. Compared with a denser market, Yarrambat offers more space but fewer lower-cost housing formats; its $450 weekly rent also provides a reference point for buyers weighing rent versus ownership.
For Investors
Yarrambat presents a tightly held, owner-occupier-led rental market: only 4.4% of households rent, compared with 93.6% owning outright or with a mortgage. That limited renter pool can support demand for well-presented detached homes, but it also makes tenant depth thinner than in a typical apartment-oriented market. Weekly rent is $450 and vacancy is 6.9%, so investors should allow for leasing variability rather than assume uninterrupted occupancy. Development activity totalled 12 applications over 12 months, enough to signal incremental change but not a large construction pipeline. The wider growth outlook is only 0.3% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver, so the investment case leans more on land, scarcity and household stability than rapid capital growth. Compare insurance, maintenance and commuting costs carefully because 100% separate-house stock can raise holding costs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
20
Last 12 Months
15
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+200.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Yarrambat
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Yarrambat Primary School
Demographics
Yarrambat has an older, settled household profile. The median age is 47, 7.0 years above the national figure, and average household size is 3.1 people, 0.6 above national. Couples with children account for 55.9% of families, while couples without children represent 35.7%, consistent with a family base that also includes established households. University attainment is 30.2%, only 0.1 percentage points above national, while overseas-born residents are 13.8%, 7.8 points below national. English ancestry is recorded for 596 residents, followed by Italian at 242, Irish at 193 and Scottish at 169; Christianity numbers 900 versus 562 reporting no religion. Compared with nearby Diamond Creek, Yarrambat is better read as a settled, lower-turnover community, with 86.4% staying at the same address and 13.6% turnover. Italian and Greek are the leading listed non-English languages, at 29 and 11.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Yarrambat's housing is unusually concentrated in detached stock: 100.0% of dwellings are separate houses, with 70.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 26.1% containing 3. Tenure is similarly stable, with 48.8% owned outright and 44.8% mortgaged, compared with just 4.4% rented. This mix points to long-term owner occupation and helps explain why listings can be less frequent than in higher-density markets. Mortgage costs are 23.1% of household income and rent is 17.3%, both below common stress thresholds, while affordability was almost unchanged from 50.1 in 2011 to 50.5 in 2021. A suburb-wide median sale price is not available, so compare each property against recent local sales. Compared with apartment-heavy suburbs, Yarrambat gives buyers more bedrooms and land but fewer tenure options.
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$450
Census 2021
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$867
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.9%
Unoccupied
36
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
55.9%
Couples with children
35.7%
Couples, no children
6.5%
Single parent
460
Total families
Economy & Employment
Yarrambat combines high household earnings with a practical employment base. Weekly household income is $2,600, at the 93.6th percentile, while unemployment is 4.0% and participation is 67.1%. Construction is the largest industry at 25.0% and 142 workers, followed by healthcare at 14.6% and 83, education at 10.2% and 58, manufacturing at 7.9% and 45, and professional and technical work at 7.9% and 45. Occupations are led by professionals at 174, trades at 161, managers at 157 and clerical and administrative roles at 135, showing a mix of skilled office and hands-on work. SEIFA places education and occupation at decile 8, economic resources at decile 10, relative disadvantage at decile 10 and advantage at decile 9, all well above the national midpoint. The IEO decile of 8, lower than the economic-resources decile of 10, fits a workforce combining trades and clerical roles with high household earnings.
Unemployment
4.0%
Labour Force
917
Unemployed
37
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.2%
Part-time
36.7%
Participation
67.1%
Employed
880
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.2%
Postgraduate
7.0%
Born Overseas
13.8%
Dwellings
486
Transport to Work
Yarrambat suits residents who value space and a quieter routine, provided they are comfortable relying on a car. About 66.3% drive to work, compared with only 0.7% using public transport and 1.7% walking or cycling; 27.0% work from home, which can reduce commuting pressure. Yarrambat Primary School is the local government primary school, so families should check enrolment zones and secondary-school travel against the exact address. The crime rate is 16.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 26 total offences and property and deception offences the largest category at 14. Social conditions are strong: IRSAD is in decile 9, while IRSD and IER both sit in decile 10, above the national midpoint. Compared with a more connected activity centre, the trade-off is fewer public transport choices, but the 15.35 sq km setting supports larger homes and outdoor space.
Drive
66.3%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
27.0%
Growth Outlook
Yarrambat is tracking as a slow-growth, aging market rather than a rapid expansion corridor. The forecast trend is 0.3% annual growth, and population change across the wider area is 5.7% over 10 years, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. The aging trajectory is reinforced by an 8.0% rise in the senior share, alongside a 2.9% fall in the young share and a 3.0% decline in the working share. Rents have grown 37.1%, while affordability moved only from 50.1 in 2011 to 50.5 in 2021, so housing pressure is rising without a matching acceleration in population. The headline gentrification status is score 0, Not gentrifying, although the shift profile records score 32 and Early signs. Compared with a high-growth fringe suburb, expect gradual change, infill and household turnover rather than a sudden population surge.
Population trend: Nillumbik council area
Yarrambat sits in the Nillumbik council area. These are the council area's residents, not Yarrambat's.
Residents 2025
63,797
Growth, 5 yr average
-0.2%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.4%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
26
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
16.2
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yarrambat compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yarrambat a good suburb to live in?
Yarrambat can suit households seeking detached homes, space and a settled environment. The median age is 47, density is 104.4 people per sq km, and 66.3% drive to work. Compared with a denser activity centre, the trade-off is weaker public transport, at 0.7%, but household income sits at the 93.6th percentile.
What is the median house price in Yarrambat?
A suburb-wide median house price is not available. Compare recent sales for similar land size, condition and bedroom count, because 100.0% of Yarrambat's dwellings are separate houses. The $2,600 monthly mortgage figure and $450 weekly rent can help frame affordability, but neither replaces a comparable-sales assessment.
What schools are in Yarrambat?
Yarrambat Primary School is the local government primary school. It serves primary-aged families within a low-density suburb of 15.35 sq km, while 70.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms. Check enrolment zones and secondary-school travel for the exact address, as access can differ compared with larger nearby centres.
Is Yarrambat safe?
Yarrambat recorded 26 offences, equal to 16.2 incidents per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 14, followed by 6 crimes against the person. That rate should be compared by offence type and time period, not just a suburb headline, and normal street-level precautions still matter.
Is Yarrambat good for property investment?
It can suit an investor seeking detached housing with a stable owner base, but it is not a high-growth profile. Only 4.4% of households rent, vacancy is 6.9%, weekly rent is $450 and development activity totalled 12 applications over 12 months. Compared with a rental-heavy suburb, tenant depth is thinner, while forecast growth is 0.3% annually.
How is Yarrambat's population changing?
Yarrambat's population is changing slowly and becoming older. The suburb has 1,602 residents, while the wider area's 10-year population change is 5.7% and annual growth is forecast at 0.3%. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 8.0% and the young share down 2.9%. Compared with a fast-growing suburb, change is gradual, with overseas migration the primary driver.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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