Median house price
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VIC · Murrindindi Council
Yarck, 3719
Est. population · Jun 2025
195
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.6%
Median age
54
Median income
$1,178/wk
Employment rate
60.7%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Murrindindi Council, Yarck keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
At a glance
Yarck snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
195
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
24.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
57th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
54th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
195(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +2.6% over 5 years · 54th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +2.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +5
- Growth rank in VIC
- 54th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 194
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,178
- Dwelling vacancy
- 24%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 24 of 100
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,339
- Employment rate
- 60.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 80 / 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 (2026)
- 12
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 97 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.9th (lower crime is better)
- No change (daily rate)
- 0%
Most common offence types
- A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault1
- A51 Aggravated Robbery1
- B49 Other Theft4
- C32 Drug Possession3
- E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Wrights St/Maroondah Hwy
- Wrights St/Maroondah Hwy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 playgrounds · 1 ev charging · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 5/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 5.15
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 5.15
Food & drink(1)
- Yarck HotelPub
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Yarck Recreation ReservePark
- Yarck Recreation Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- Sports field
Other(4)
- EV charging
- Yarck Store: Petrol and DieselPetrol station
- Public toilets
- Shelter
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
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Molesworth Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Yarck Recreation ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- 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
- Alexandra District Health (15.2 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.5
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
- 28° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 176 mm · ~22 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 233 mm · ~29 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 385 mm · ~48 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 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 PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
13 planning-related records
2021· 8 proposals
August 2021
- Miscellaneous/Other Installation of Solar Panels6583 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY YARCK 3719Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Miscellaneous/Other and Industrial Building Construction of a storage shed6562 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY YARCK 3719Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Miscellaneous/Other and Industrial Building Construction of a replacement storage shed and alterations to vehicular access adjoining land in the RD1Z6562 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY YARCK 3719Withdrawn
May 2021
- Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling39 ELLERSLIE RISE YARCK 3719Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Farm Building Use and Development of land for a Farm Shed73 Ellerslie RiseWithdrawn
April 2021
- Farm Building Development of land for a pump shed6547 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Industrial Building (Alterations) Development of land for an extension to an existing industrial shed6556 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Liquor Licence Use and development of the land for the purpose of a cafe and liquor license; display of business identification signage6572 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 5 proposals
July 2020
- Farm Building Development of the land for the purpose of a farm shed133 Wrights RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision - Rural (1-9 lots) Two (2) lot re-subdivision and buildings and works6547 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling85 Wrights RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for a dwelling73 Ellerslie RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Garages,C/Ports,Outbuildings(Alts & Add) Use and development of the land for the purpose of a cafe6572 Maroondah HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.MAROONDAH HIGHWAY, MCMENAMAN ROAD04 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 05/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.MAROONDAH HIGHWAY, MCMENAMAN ROAD04 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 08/04/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.MAROONDAH HIGHWAY, MCMENAMAN ROAD07 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 21/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MAROONDAH HIGHWAY, DUGALD ROAD20 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay 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
- Indi
- Member of Parliament
- Helen HAINES (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,774
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 30.9 km away).
Coalition 58.7%Labor 41.3%
2.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- AlexandraLabor 41.2% · Coalition 58.8% TPP (2025)14.2 km away
- RuffyLabor 41.9% · Coalition 58.1% TPP (2025)15.9 km away
- YeaLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)21.1 km away
- Bonnie DoonLabor 42.1% · Coalition 57.9% TPP (2025)23.6 km away
- ThorntonLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)24.9 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
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