Yarraville
A $2,485 weekly household income places Yarraville in the 92.1 percentile nationally, while its 37 median age sits 3.0 years below the national benchmark. The suburb feels more established than nearby Footscray, because 71.7% of dwellings are separate houses and apartments are only 10.9%. With 15,636 residents in 5.66 sqkm, density is 2,763.2 per sqkm, so village-style streets carry inner-west demand without a high-rise profile.
Population
15,636
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,485/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
24
Median House
$1.1M
Apr-Jun 2024
Homebuyers are paying a median $1,100,000 for houses, with the latest Apr-Jun 2024 result 9.1% below the 2022 peak of $1,210,000. Family buyers get more house format than many inner-west pockets, because 71.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 45.5% have 3 bedrooms. Mortgage pressure looks manageable because the stated $2,500 monthly mortgage absorbs 23.2% of income and the mortgage stress flag is false.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are paying a median $1,100,000 for houses, with the latest Apr-Jun 2024 result 9.1% below the 2022 peak of $1,210,000. Family buyers get more house format than many inner-west pockets, because 71.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 45.5% have 3 bedrooms. Mortgage pressure looks manageable because the stated $2,500 monthly mortgage absorbs 23.2% of income and the mortgage stress flag is false.
For Investors
Investors face a mixed yield and vacancy picture. Renters make up 33.8% of households, below the combined 66.2% owner share, and median rent is $462 per week. Demand is supported because 56.7% of residents are university qualified and household income ranks at the 92.1 percentile, while an 8.5% vacancy rate and 19 development lodgements in 12 months suggest lease-up risk despite only moderate new supply.
Development Activity
Total DAs
53
Last 12 Months
24
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+166.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Yarraville iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Yarraville West Primary School
Prep-6 · 651 students
St Augustine's School
Prep-6 · 163 students
Kingsville Primary School
Prep-6 · 426 students
Wembley Primary School
Prep-6 · 626 students
Demographics
Yarraville skews educated and slightly younger: the median age is 37, which is 3.0 years below the national figure, and 56.7% hold university qualifications, 26.6 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents are 25.5%, only 3.9 points above national, so migration is present without dominating the identity compared with Footscray. English, Irish, Scottish and Italian ancestry counts of 5,165, 2,222, 1,649 and 1,031 explain the European base.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
71.7%
Houses
16.2%
Townhouse
10.9%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is still house-led compared with apartment-heavy inner suburbs. Separate houses account for 71.7%, semi-detached homes 16.2% and apartments 10.9%, which supports family demand because 45.5% of homes have 3 bedrooms. Tenure is balanced: 27.1% owned outright, 39.1% mortgaged and 33.8% rented. Prices rose from $696,000 in 2013 to $1,100,000 in Apr-Jun 2024, up 58.0% at 3.3% CAGR over 14 years, but 9.1% below the 2022 peak of $1,210,000.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (Apr-Jun 2024)
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $462.
$620
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $720 · units $520
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$1,246
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.5%
Unoccupied
563
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.3%
Couples, no children
12,283
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce profile sits above average for professional intensity. Professional/Tech employs 1,058 people or 15.2%, followed by Healthcare at 981, Education at 843, Public Admin at 648 and Construction at 501. Because high-skill sectors dominate, Professionals number 3,266 and Managers 1,759, helping household income reach the 92.1 percentile. SEIFA is high: IEO decile 9, IRSAD decile 9, IRSD decile 9 and IER decile 7; the lower resources decile suggests assets or housing costs lag the education-occupation base. Unemployment is 4.1%.
Unemployment
2.5%
Labour Force
11,248
Unemployed
281
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.6%
Part-time
26.3%
Participation
69.7%
Employed
8,448
Occupations
Top Industries
University
56.7%
Postgraduate
16.1%
Born Overseas
25.5%
Dwellings
6,062
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for primary-school families and car-based households. There are 4 local schools with ICSEA scores from 1112 to 1153; Yarraville West Primary leads at 1153 and 651 enrolments, while St Augustine's adds a Catholic option at 1125. Public transport commuting is 11.1%, below car driving at 76.3%, because daily access is still road-oriented for many workers. Safety needs checking street by street: 1,030 offences equal 65.9 per 1,000 residents, with property and deception at 742.
Drive
76.3%
Public Transport
11.1%
Walk / Cycle
8.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.78%/yr
(+126 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than explosive. The trend points to 0.78% annual growth, about 126 people a year, taking the medium scenario from 16,461 in 2026 to 17,091 in 2031. Migration explains the pattern because overseas inflow averages 232 a year while internal movement is -226 a year, making overseas migration the primary driver. Gentrification is scored 24 at Early signs, below the 45 Active reading in the longer shift indicators, and population changed 12.5% over 10 years.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+232
Net Internal / yr
-226
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +13% since 2011, Net internal outflow -226/yr, Strong overseas inflow +232/yr, COVID recovered (-3% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
1,030
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
65.9
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 Yarraville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yarraville a good suburb to live in?
Yes for buyers who value established houses, primary schools and high incomes. Household income is in the 92.1 percentile, the median age is 37, and 4 local schools sit between ICSEA 1112 and 1153. The trade-off is car dependence, with 76.3% driving to work.
What is the median house price in Yarraville?
The median house price in Yarraville is $1,100,000 for Apr-Jun 2024. That is 9.1% below the 2022 peak of $1,210,000, but still 58.0% higher than the $696,000 level recorded in 2013.
What schools are in Yarraville?
Yarraville has 4 listed local schools: Yarraville West Primary, St Augustine's School, Kingsville Primary and Wembley Primary. They cover Government and Catholic sectors, with ICSEA scores from 1112 to 1153 and enrolments from 163 to 651.
Is Yarraville safe?
Yarraville recorded 1,030 offences, equal to 65.9 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences dominate with 742 incidents, so safety impressions can vary by street and parking exposure rather than reflecting one uniform risk.
Is Yarraville good for property investment?
Yarraville suits investors seeking affluent renter demand more than rapid new supply. Renters are 33.8% of households, median rent is $462 per week and 19 development lodgements in 12 months point to moderate supply. The caution is an 8.5% vacancy rate.
How is Yarraville's population changing?
Yarraville's population outlook is stable, with trend growth of 0.78% or 126 people a year. The medium scenario rises from 16,461 in 2026 to 17,091 in 2031, driven mainly by overseas migration averaging 232 net arrivals a year.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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