Median house price
$865k
+21% change
NSW · Yass Valley Council
Yass River, 2582
Est. population · Jun 2025
453
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.3%
Median age
45
Median income
$2,888/wk
Employment rate
68.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$865,000
Languages at home
4.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- River access
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Yass River is a quieter smaller community in Yass Valley Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability lands below average here: softer parks and green space, plus safety weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Yass River snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Population (ERP)
453
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#224
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
35th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
76th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 37.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4297th in Australia
- State rank
- 1355th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #224 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #486 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 44
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $865,000
- Median price change
- +21%
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
453(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +7.3% over 5 years · 76th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +7.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +31
- Growth rank in NSW
- 76th 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 (~500), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 459
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,888
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 157
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 68.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 143 / 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)
- 25
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 92 residents
- State safety percentile
- 35.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault49
- Fraud53
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment46
- Malicious Damage To Property54
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis89
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
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1410 Yass River Rd
- 986 Yass River Rd
- Yass River Rd At Corregans Rd
- Yass River Rd At Johnson Rd
- Yass River Rd Opp Greenwood Rd
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 37 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(1)
- Letter Box
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- Yass District Hospital (22.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- 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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.9
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
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 171 mm · ~21 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 169 mm · ~21 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 1°
- Rainfall
- 183 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 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· 9 proposals
August 2026
- Subdivision; Residential Accommodation737 BERREBANGELO ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Under Assessment
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Farm building2102 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space523 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Access ramp1225 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Subdivision639 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Extractive Industries (non-mining)322 GREENWOOD ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Under Assessment
April 2026
- Subdivision2789 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Subdivision115 JOHNSON ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation343 GREENWOOD ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Additional Information Requested
2025· 10 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation619 ELMS ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development1735 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision2129 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Subdivision1094 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home664 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1316 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Under Assessment
March 2025
- Subdivision639 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation40 BOUTCHERS DRIVE YASS RIVER 2582Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation341 GREENWOOD ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision188 BUTTS ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1512 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision127 CORREGANS ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision; Residential Accommodation737 BERREBANGELO ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling; Residential Accommodation178 WHITES ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLOT 2 DP 1251902 YASS RIVER RD, YASS RIVERDetermined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming poolYASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureYASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Withdrawn
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation790 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation505 BOUTCHERS DRIVE YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space508 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 BOUTCHERS DRIVE YASS RIVER 2582Determined
June 2023
- Farm buildings564 GREENWOOD ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
March 2023
- Other440 GREENWOOD ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
January 2023
- Subdivision of land555 BOUTCHERS DRIVE YASS RIVER 2582Determined
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces109 JOHNSON ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
October 2022
- Farm buildings564 GREENWOOD ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; ShedGREENWOOD ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Other1168 DICKS CREEK ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
August 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing870 ELMS ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels; Shed343 GREENWOOD ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling972 YASS RIVER ROAD YASS RIVER 2582Determined
February 2022
- Subdivision of land555 BOUTCHERS DRIVE YASS RIVER 2582Determined
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
- Overlay applies
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
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 28.1 km away).
Coalition 45.7%Labor 54.3%
16.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -3.4 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- MurrumbatemanLabor 57.8% · Coalition 42.2% TPP (2025)9.2 km away
- GundarooLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)17.1 km away
- YassLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)20.7 km away
- GunningLabor 41.1% · Coalition 58.9% TPP (2025)21.1 km away
- Yass CentralLabor 51.5% · Coalition 48.5% TPP (2025)21.8 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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 Yass Valley Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.