Median house price
$905k
+11% change
NSW · Wollongong Council
Yallah, 2530
Est. population · Jun 2025
124
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.6%
Median age
48
Median income
$2,437/wk
Employment rate
59.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$905,000
Languages at home
14%non-English
Most common: Macedonian
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Yallah offers a slower smaller community life in Wollongong Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. For comparable suburbs, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many comparable suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Yallah snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Houses $730 · Units $500
Population (ERP)
124
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
29th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
38th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $730
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 156
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $905,000
- Median price change
- +10.5%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
124(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.6% over 5 years · 38th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.6%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in NSW
- 38th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~150), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 122
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,437
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 34
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,925
- Employment rate
- 59.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 34 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 6
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 48.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 61 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order123
- Domestic Violence Related Assault129
- Fraud127
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment174
- Malicious Damage To Property153
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- 601 Princes Hwy
- 601 Princes Hwy
- Yallah Rd Opp Haywards Bay Dr
- Yallah Rd Opp Haywards Bay Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 8/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 8.2
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 8.2
Food & drink(1)
- Yallah RoadhouseRestaurant
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(1)
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Shellharbour Hospital (5.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 40.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool42 Larkins Lane YallahDetermined
May 2026
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 INDIGO LOOP YALLAH 2530Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; General industry7 KENNEDY AVENUE YALLAH 2530Under Assessment
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Signage; Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Storage premises; General industry; Hours of operation and trading9 INDIGO LOOP YALLAH 2530Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises2 INDIGO LOOP YALLAH 2530Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool19 LARKINS LANE YALLAH 2530Determined
July 2025
- SubdivisionYALLAH BAY ROAD YALLAH 2530Additional Information Requested
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 LARKINS LANE YALLAHDetermined
January 2025
- Vehicle repair station; Hours of operation and trading13 2 INDIGO LOOP YALLAH 2530Determined
2024· 6 proposals
September 2024
- Signage; Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Storage premises; General industry; Hours of operation and trading9 INDIGO LOOP YALLAH 2530Determined
August 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot15 INDIGO LOOP YALLAH 2530Determined
July 2024
- SubdivisionYALLAH BAY ROAD YALLAH 2530Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry2 INDIGO LOOP YALLAH 2530Determined
February 2024
- Subdivision164 YALLAH ROAD YALLAH 2530Withdrawn
January 2024
- Subdivision; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support15 Condon Place, Yallah 2530Determined
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition164 YALLAH ROAD YALLAH 2530Determined
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool91 YALLAH ROAD YALLAHDetermined
September 2023
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; General industry3 KENNEDY AVENUE YALLAH 2530Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; General industry5 KENNEDY AVENUE YALLAH 2530Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling30 Larkins Lane YallahDetermined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Change of use601 PRINCES HIGHWAY YALLAH 2530Determined
March 2023
- Subdivision of land1 Larkins Lane YallahDetermined
February 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing17 Larkins Lane Yallah 2530Determined
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Industrial development1 Kennedy Avenue YallahDetermined
October 2022
- ShedYALLAH BAY ROAD YALLAH 2530Determined
- Shed13 Larkins Lane Yallah 2530Determined
September 2022
- OtherPrinces Motorway, YallahDetermined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development13 Larkins Lane Yallah NSW 2530Determined
- Home business18 Larkins Lane, Yallah NSW 2530Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling30 Larkins Lane YallahDetermined
March 2022
- Recreational UsesYALLAH BAY ROAD YALLAH 2530Determined
2021· 4 proposals
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing20 LARKINS LANE YALLAH 2530Determined
April 2021
- Secondary dwelling; Shed18 LARKINS LANE YALLAH 2530Determined
March 2021
- Signage; Stratum / community title subdivision; Earthworks / change in levels; Industrial development; Take-away food and drink premises11 11 YALLAH ROAD YALLAH 2530Determined
- Subdivision of land11 11 YALLAH ROAD YALLAH 2530Determined
2020· 2 proposals
December 2020
- Other88 YALLAH ROAD YALLAH 2530Withdrawn
August 2020
- Shed23 CONDON PLACE YALLAH 2530Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
- Member of Parliament
- Carol BERRY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,093
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.1 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.8%Labor 56.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.5 km away).
Coalition 38.5%Labor 61.5%
5.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -4.6 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Dapto SouthLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Dapto EastLabor 66.8% · Coalition 33.2% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- Albion Park RailLabor 59.7% · Coalition 40.3% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- KoonawarraLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- Oak FlatsLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Wollongong Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.