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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Junction, 3797

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,726

Growth (1 yr)

+0.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.5%

Median age

43

Median income

$1,302/wk

Employment rate

52%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$770,000

Languages at home

3.2%non-English

Most common: Vietnamese, Spanish, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

45.9/100
Average

Top 45% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
What Yarra Junction is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area, High desirability

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Yarra Ranges Council, Yarra Junction is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.

Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Reported crime has been rising recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum, plus schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Yarra Junction snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$770k

+7.7% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

2,726

+0.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.0%

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

#42

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

62nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

50th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

48th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

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
45.9/100 — Average
State standing
Top 45% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2761st in Australia
State rank
566th in VIC
Peer rank
#42 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#169 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$770,000
Median price change
+7.7%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

2,726(June 2025)

+0.4% annual · +0.5% over 5 years · 50th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.4%
5-year growth
+0.5%
Change in 1 year
+10
Change in 5 years
+13
Growth rank in VIC
50th 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 (~2,750), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,875
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,302
Dwelling vacancy
5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
55 of 1,102
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
52%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
833 / 121 / 37 (+ 52 other)

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
189
Against the person
55
Against property
59
Rate per 1,000 residents
69.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 52 residents
State safety percentile
62.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+12.5%

Most common offence types

  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault13
  • B21 Criminal Damage19
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences13
  • E19 Other Justice Procedures Offences13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order33

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,002
Median ICSEA percentile
48th
School list
  • Upper Yarra Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 975 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 736 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Little Yarra Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1067 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 278 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1002 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 87 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

15 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bleaches Lane/Warburton Hwy
  • Riversdale Rd/Warburton Hwy
  • Station St/Warburton Hwy
  • Yarra Junction Memorial Reserve/Warburton Hwy
  • Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 15 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
23/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.35
Community(4)
  • Cire Community School Yarra Junction CampusSchool

    39-41 Little Yarra Road

  • Little Yarra Steiner SchoolSchool

    205 Little Yarra Road

  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolSchool

    40 Milners Road

  • Upper Yarra Secondary CollegeSchool

    81-89 Little Yarra Road

Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Blue Lotus GardenPark

    2628 Warburton Highway

Transport(2)

2 bus stops

Other(4)
  • Bbq (2)
  • Parking (3)
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • ADANAC CYCRecreation Ground

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Blue Lotus GardenPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Healesville & District Hospital (18.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Soul PattisonPharmacy
  • Yarra Junction Medical CentreClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
98
Participants per 1,000 residents
36.0

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

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° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 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).

86 planning-related records

2021· 35 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use and development of an education centre including childcare centre (Lot 1 on Title Plan 601607W) , building and works associated with existing an education centre (Land in Plan of Consolidation 370040K), car parking reduction, alteration to access to Transport Zone 2 and vegetation removal
    43 LITTLE YARRA ROAD YARRA JUNCTION 3797NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct three dwellings
    2401 WARBURTON HIGHWAY YARRA JUNCTION 3797In progress
  • Two lot subdivision and vegetation removal
    32 RIVERSDALE ROAD YARRA JUNCTION 3797In progress

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a single dwelling
    9 MARCHESE CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    13 SUGARGUM CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Car parking dispensation, alter access to a Transport Zone 2 road and creation of a carriageway easement
    2472 WARBURTON HIGHWAY YARRA JUNCTION 3797In progress
  • Development of the land for three (3) additional dwellings behind the existing, additions to the existing dwelling, four (4) lot staged subdivision, the creation of easements and associated vegetation removal
    11 HODDLE STREET YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    24 DOUGLAS PARADE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend and existing dwelling
    3 MARCHESE CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct two dwellings
    2/30 YARRA STREET YARRA JUNCTION 3797NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    54 LITTLE YARRA ROAD YARRA JUNCTION 3797NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Consent to build within tree protection zone as required under Section 173 Agreement AR7470195
    1 Majalis PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    8 MARCHESE CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a retaining wall on the boundary
    13 Sugargum ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Consent to 173 agreement AQ403832V to alter the approved development under permit YR-2016/942
    33A Hoddle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    6 MARCHESE CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    3 MILNERS ROAD YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    33A Hoddle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    8 Sugargum ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a dwelling
    33B HODDLE STREET YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    16 SUGARGUM CLOSE YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    12 HERBERT STREET YARRA JUNCTION 3797Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use of land for Sale and consumption of liquor
    SHOP 7/2456 WARBURTON HIGHWAY YARRA JUNCTION 3797Lapsed
  • Buildings and works for a single dwelling
    8 Linden AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Apply to amend or end a Section 173 Agreement
    8 Linden AvenueWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling
    18 Milners RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Consent to alter the approved development under permit YR2015/1238 on 173 agreement AN765479N
    2 Donna View RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    3 Donna View RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    25 Hoddle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and associated vegetation removal within the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 22
    7A Douglas ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    1-6 Majalis PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    48 Little Yarra RoadNo permit required
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    4 Marchese ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    5 Marchese ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    11 Sugargum ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 5 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    2705 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Vegetation Removal (Removal of one tree)
    50 Hoddle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    2 Donna View RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    42 Douglas ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for Primary produce sales, display of business identification sign and alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    310 Little Yarra RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • CAMP EUREKANH1981

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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
Casey
Member of Parliament
Aaron VIOLI (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,351
Turnout (2025)
94.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.5 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 8.6 km away).

Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%

1.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.1 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Yarra JunctionLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
  • WesburnLabor 45.2% · Coalition 54.8% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • GladysdaleLabor 37.8% · Coalition 62.2% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
  • Hoddles CreekLabor 37.8% · Coalition 62.2% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
  • Launching PlaceLabor 39.5% · Coalition 60.5% TPP (2025)5.2 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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