Yerrinbool
With 100% detached houses and only 1,196 residents spread across 47.91 square kilometres, Yerrinbool is one of the Southern Highlands' most sparsely settled localities, averaging just 25 people per square kilometre compared to far denser suburban norms. Household income sits at the 73rd percentile nationally, a stronger position than the suburb's rural character might suggest. Owner-occupancy dominates, with 88.9% of households either owning outright or carrying a mortgage, well above national averages for renting. The workforce skews toward healthcare and construction, and the median age of 39 sits roughly in line with the national figure.
Population
1,196
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,944/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
9
Median House
$875K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price in Yerrinbool was $870,000 in 2025, down 4.4% from $910,000 in 2024, so buyers are entering at a lower point than the recent peak. Every dwelling in the suburb is a separate house, with 46.8% having 4 or more bedrooms and 43.3% having 3 bedrooms, meaning the stock skews large. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.2% stays below the 30% stress threshold, placing residents in a more comfortable debt position than many comparable Southern Highlands markets. Only 11.1% of households rent, lower than the state average, indicating that ownership is the dominant tenure mode and turnover is driven mainly by committed buyers rather than investors.
For Buyers
The median house price in Yerrinbool was $870,000 in 2025, down 4.4% from $910,000 in 2024, so buyers are entering at a lower point than the recent peak. Every dwelling in the suburb is a separate house, with 46.8% having 4 or more bedrooms and 43.3% having 3 bedrooms, meaning the stock skews large. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.2% stays below the 30% stress threshold, placing residents in a more comfortable debt position than many comparable Southern Highlands markets. Only 11.1% of households rent, lower than the state average, indicating that ownership is the dominant tenure mode and turnover is driven mainly by committed buyers rather than investors.
For Investors
A rental vacancy rate of 5.3% is elevated compared to tighter metropolitan markets, signalling limited tenant competition in Yerrinbool. Weekly rent averages $420 against an $870,000 median, producing a gross yield near 2.5%, low relative to higher-density markets where yields typically exceed 3.5%. Only 9 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, all shed constructions or supporting works rather than new dwellings, so supply is not expanding. The 84.4% resident retention rate and low 15.6% annual turnover indicate a stable, low-churn community, which limits both landlord and capital-gains activity. Investors who do hold property here are more likely to rely on long-term capital appreciation than rental income.
Development Activity
Total DAs
57
Last 12 Months
9
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-10.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 39 sits 1 year below the national figure, indicating a broadly working-age population without strong skewing toward older or younger cohorts. Overseas-born residents make up 10.8%, which is 10.8 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly locally born community. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (536 residents), Irish (132) and Scottish (125). University qualifications at 16.6% are 13.5 percentage points below the national figure, which is consistent with the suburb's trade and service employment base. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national, pointing to larger family units. Couples with children (437 families) make up the largest household type, outnumbering couples without children (256).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every one of Yerrinbool's dwellings is a separate house, a rarity that sets it apart from most NSW suburbs where apartment or semi-detached stock is common. The bedroom distribution is weighted heavily toward larger homes, with 46.8% having 4 or more bedrooms and 43.3% having 3, so two-bedroom and smaller properties are scarce. Tenure splits into 34.6% owned outright, 54.3% under mortgage and 11.1% renting, meaning the mortgage-belt identity is strong, with more than half of households still paying off their homes. Median house price moved from $910,000 in 2024 to $870,000 in 2025, a 4.4% decline. Rent-to-income at 21.6% stays below stress levels, though the limited rental stock makes the tenant market relatively thin.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$763
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.3%
Unoccupied
22
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.7%
Couples, no children
1,038
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 14.7% of workers (59 people), followed by Education at 12.7% (51) and Construction at 11.9% (48), with Public Administration at 8.7% and Manufacturing at 8.5% rounding out the top five. The occupational mix is spread across Professionals (82), Community and Personal Service workers (75), Clerical and Administrative staff (73) and Machinery and Drivers (72), a balanced distribution rather than one dominated by a single white-collar or trade sector. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below average, and the full-time employment rate of 64.7% indicates a predominantly employed workforce. Household income sits at the 73rd percentile nationally, above what the rural footprint and below-average university qualification rate might predict, likely because healthcare and public sector jobs carry stable above-median wages.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.7%
Part-time
32.8%
Participation
63.2%
Employed
595
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.6%
Postgraduate
3.5%
Born Overseas
10.8%
Dwellings
402
Transport to Work
Car dependency in Yerrinbool is near-total: 87.6% of residents drive to work, and only 3.4% use public transport, which is expected given the low-density rural setting and limited rail or bus frequency in the area. Walking and cycling account for just 1.8% of commutes. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families travel to nearby Highlands towns for education. Volunteering is engaged at 12.1% of residents, above many comparable rural localities. Housing stress is low on both measures, with rent-to-income at 21.6% and mortgage-to-income at 23.2%, both below the 30% stress threshold, meaning residents are generally not financially stretched by housing costs compared to urban markets.
Drive
87.6%
Public Transport
3.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yerrinbool compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yerrinbool a good suburb to live in?
Yerrinbool suits buyers seeking large detached homes in a low-density rural setting. Household income is at the 73rd percentile nationally, housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 23.2%, and 84.4% of residents stay from year to year. The trade-offs are minimal public transport, no recorded schools within the suburb, and limited services given a population of only 1,196.
What is the median house price in Yerrinbool?
The median house price was $870,000 in 2025, down 4.4% from $910,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.2% is below the 30% stress threshold. All dwellings are separate houses, with 46.8% having 4 or more bedrooms.
What schools are in Yerrinbool?
No schools are recorded inside the Yerrinbool suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Southern Highlands towns. University qualifications among residents are 16.6%, which is 13.5 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with a trade and service-oriented local workforce.
Is Yerrinbool safe?
Detailed crime rate data is not available for Yerrinbool in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress is low, with both rent-to-income at 21.6% and mortgage-to-income at 23.2% below the 30% stress threshold, and unemployment sits at just 2.5%, factors generally associated with lower social disadvantage.
Is Yerrinbool good for property investment?
The investment case is limited by a 5.3% vacancy rate, well above tight metro markets, and a gross yield near 2.5% based on $420 weekly rent against an $870,000 median. Only 9 development applications were filed in 12 months, none adding new dwellings. Returns depend heavily on capital growth rather than rental income, and the 4.4% price decline in 2025 shows values can soften.
How is Yerrinbool's population changing?
Yerrinbool has 1,196 residents across 47.91 square kilometres, a density of 25 people per square kilometre. Resident stability is high, with 84.4% staying at the same address and annual turnover at just 15.6%. Development activity is minimal, with only 9 applications in the past 12 months, so significant population growth is unlikely in the near term.
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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