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VIC · Moira Council

Yarrawonga, 3730

Est. population · Jun 2025

8,955

Growth (1 yr)

+1.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.2%

Median age

52

Median income

$1,149/wk

Employment rate

46.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$668,000

Languages at home

3.5%non-English

Most common: Cantonese, Italian, Punjabi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

39.4/100
Below average

778th in VIC

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Yarrawonga is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Yarrawonga is a quieter established suburb in Moira Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Green space punches above what many regional towns 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. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Yarrawonga snapshot

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

Median house price

$668k

+7.9% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

8,955

+1.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

17.1%

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

#135

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

64th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

82nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

31st

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
39.4/100 — Below average
National rank
3883rd in Australia
State rank
778th in VIC
Peer rank
#135 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#321 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$668,000
Median price change
+7.9%

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

8,955(June 2025)

+1.5% annual · +5.2% over 5 years · 82th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.5%
5-year growth
+5.2%
Change in 1 year
+135
Change in 5 years
+445
Growth rank in VIC
82th 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 (~9,700), extrapolated at +1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
8,661
Median age
52
Median household income / week
$1,149
Dwelling vacancy
17.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
713 of 4,176
Median monthly mortgage
$1,430
Employment rate
46.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,917 / 469 / 13 (+ 62 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)
639
Against the person
173
Against property
222
Rate per 1,000 residents
71.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 50 residents
State safety percentile
63.6th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+23.8%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault45
  • B21 Criminal Damage38
  • B49 Other Theft53
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order123
  • Other Crimes Against The Person33

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
964
Median ICSEA percentile
31th
School list
  • Yarrawonga College P-12Combined · Government · ICSEA 964 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 1,008 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Town Hall/Orr St
  • Town Hall/Orr St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 22 parks mapped in suburb
Walkability proxy
3/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.54
Other(2)
  • YaranwongaInformation
  • BP YarrawongaPetrol station

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

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Chinaman's Island Nature ReserveNature reserve
  • Hammon ParkPark
  • Kennedy Memorial ParkPark
  • Rotary ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
29
Parks (OSM)
22

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
7
Nearest hospital
Yarrawonga Hospital (2.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • BloomsAudiologist
  • Dr John CharlesDentist
  • North East Life ClinicBelmore StreetPhysiotherapist
  • TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
  • The Bridge of HealthYes
  • Yarrawonga HospitalHospital
  • Yarrawonga Medical ComplexClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
253
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.3

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

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
31° / 15°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 9°
Rainfall
129 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 4°
Rainfall
167 mm · ~21 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
144 mm · ~18 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).

33 planning-related records

2021· 13 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land
    BUNKER MEWS YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use & development of a veterinary centre, buildings and works, a redu Use & development of a veterinary centre, buildings and works, a reduction in car parking and the display of business display signage
    1 ENTERPRISE WAY YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land
    2 IRVINE PARADE YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings & Works - Cabin, Swimming Pool and Barbeque Shelters Buildings & Works - Cabin, Swimming Pool and Barbeque Shelters
    BURLEY ROAD YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land by the construction of ten dwellings in accord Development of the land by the construction of ten dwellings in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    MARINE AVENUE YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Child Care Centre Child Care Centre
    10 ENTERPRISE WAY YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Re-Subdivision of Land Re-Subdivision of Land
    1 Huntingdale DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land and Removal of Native Vegetation Subdivision of land and Removal of Native Vegetation
    35 SOUTH ROAD YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (Stage 7C) Subdivision of Land (Stage 7C)
    BUNKER MEWS YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works - Dwelling Buildings and works - Dwelling
    61 Anchorage WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land
    2 IRVINE PARADE YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land
    5768 Benalla-Yarrawonga RoadLapsed

  • February 2021

  • Development of dwellings and the subdivision of Land Development of dwellings and the subdivision of Land
    2-6 McNally StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 20 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of two dwellings and Subdivision Development of two dwellings and Subdivision
    12 Irvine ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision Subdivision
    80 Woods RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works - Dwelling Buildings & Works - Dwelling
    85 Anchorage WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land and Access to a Road Zone, Category 1 Subdivision of Land and Access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    118 Katamatite-Yarrawonga RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land - Staged and development of the land for buildings Subdivision of land - Staged and development of the land for buildings and works within the approved Stage 11A Lot Development Plan
    Silverwoods BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use and Development - Residential Lifestyle Village Use and Development - Residential Lifestyle Village
    82 Woods RoadWithdrawn
  • Use and Development - Land Sales Office, Display Village & Signage Use and Development - Land Sales Office, Display Village & Signage
    80 WOODS ROAD YARRAWONGA 3730Lapsed

  • October 2020

  • Buildings & Works - Dwelling extension and alterations Buildings & Works - Dwelling extension and alterations
    4/70 DUNLOP STREET YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land
    10 Havenstock DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land
    19-21 Henderson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings & Works - Dependent Persons Unit Buildings & Works - Dependent Persons Unit
    362 OLD WILBY ROAD YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land and the removal of Native Vegetation Subdivision of Land and the removal of Native Vegetation
    80 Woods RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Display of a Business Identification Sign Display of a Business Identification Sign
    SILVERWOODS BOULEVARD YARRAWONGA 3730Refusal issued by a delegate

  • July 2020

  • Buildings & Works - Dwelling alteration and additions Buildings & Works - Dwelling alteration and additions
    17 Tom StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use & Development - Display houses and reduction in car parking requir Use & Development - Display houses and reduction in car parking requirement
    Bunker MewsPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land
    1 Tregany CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use & Development - Display Village Use & Development - Display Village
    Silverwoods BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works - Storage Sheds Buildings & Works - Storage Sheds
    5 Acacia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land
    1 Tregany CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Buildings & Works - Alfresco Area Buildings & Works - Alfresco Area
    3/50 Murphy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • YARRAWONGA COURT HOUSENH1655
  • YARRAWONGA SHIRE HALLNH2429

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
Nicholls
Member of Parliament
Sam BIRRELL (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,390
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+35.6 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 43.5 km away).

Coalition 59.2%Labor 40.8%

5.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +40.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • YarrawongaLabor 41.1% · Coalition 58.9% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • TungamahLabor 22.4% · Coalition 77.7% TPP (2025)17.8 km away
  • St JamesLabor 23.5% · Coalition 76.5% TPP (2025)27.8 km away
  • KatamatiteLabor 20.3% · Coalition 79.7% TPP (2025)28.7 km away
  • CobramLabor 40.2% · Coalition 59.8% TPP (2025)33.8 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

Socio-economic

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

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

More in Moira Council

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