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VIC · Murrindindi Council

Yea, 3717

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,862

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+8.6%

Median age

56

Median income

$1,046/wk

Employment rate

45.9%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$598,000

Languages at home

3.3%non-English

Most common: Greek, Mandarin, French

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

39.6/100
Below average

765th in VIC

Verified 100% confidence

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

Suburb profile

Yea is a quieter smaller community in Murrindindi 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.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. 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. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Yea snapshot

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

Median house price

$598k

+18% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,862

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

12.3%

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

#129

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

67th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

63rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

29th

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
39.6/100 — Below average
National rank
3833rd in Australia
State rank
765th in VIC
Peer rank
#129 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#312 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)
$598,000
Median price change
+17.8%

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

1,862(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · +8.6% over 5 years · 63th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+8.6%
Change in 1 year
+15
Change in 5 years
+148
Growth rank in VIC
63th 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 (~2,050), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,789
Median age
56
Median household income / week
$1,046
Dwelling vacancy
12.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
108 of 881
Median monthly mortgage
$1,408
Employment rate
45.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
744 / 7 / 5 (+ 10 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)
145
Against the person
20
Against property
53
Rate per 1,000 residents
77.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 89 residents
State safety percentile
66.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+10.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage16
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle8
  • C32 Drug Possession8
  • D11 Firearms Offences15
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order31

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)
960
Median ICSEA percentile
29th
School list
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 959 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 36 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
  • Yea High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 960 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 283 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →
  • Yea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 128 students · Top SEA quarter 11%View 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

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • east of Pechell St/High St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Apex ParkPark
  • Perts Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Yea G116 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Yea G117 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Yea G126 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Yea railway station Historic & Cultural Features Res.Nature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
20
Parks (OSM)
11

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
Yea and District Memorial Hospital (7.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Yea PharamacyHigh StreetPharmacy
  • Yea and District Memorial HospitalStation StreetHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
44
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.6

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
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).

35 planning-related records

2021· 18 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Miscellaneous/Other Development of the land for the purpose of an external staircase (fire escape)
    88 HIGH STREET YEA 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    71 OLD KILLINGWORTH WEST ROAD YEA 3717Withdrawn
  • Liquor Licence Use of the land for the purpose of a restaurant and Liquor Licence (Restaurant & Cafe) - Restaurant for 6-12 people open 9am to 5pm daily (Monday to Sunday) - Functions to be held up to 10 times per year for max. 80 people 9am to 10pm Fridays & Saturdays and 9am to 5pm Sundays
    5356 WHITTLESEA-YEA ROAD YEA 3717Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Subdivision - Rural (1-9 lots) Six (6) lot re-subdivision
    203 CLARKS ROAD YEA 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) and Creation or Removal of Easeme Two lot subdivision and creation of a carriageway easement
    145 RACECOURSE ROAD YEA 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Miscellaneous/Other Development of the land for the purpose of attaching solar panels to the roof of the Yea Community Shed building at Pioneer Reserve
    A RAGLAN STREET YEA 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • More than one new dwelling but <10 Additions to existing bungalow to create second dwelling
    13 MELBOURNE ROAD YEA 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision - Residential (>10 lots) 49 Lot Staged Subdivision
    145 RACECOURSE ROAD YEA 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two (2) lot re-subdivision
    28A Smith StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Signs Installation of internally illuminated Business Identification Signage
    40 HIGH STREET YEA 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Warehouse Use and development of land for a of a self-storage facility
    7 CHEVIOT ROAD YEA 3717Withdrawn
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    51 SNODGRASS STREET YEA 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Liquor Licence and Car Parking/Parking Station Use of the land for the purpose of a liquor licence, a reduction in car parking requirements and the display of business identification signage
    76 HIGH STREET YEA 3717NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of an outbuilding (shed)
    10 LAWRANCES PLACE YEA 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Native Vegetation Removal of Vegetation (1 Tree)
    18 Snodgrass StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) and Creation or Removal of Easeme Two (2) lot subdivision and removal of Easement
    2 NORTH STREET YEA 3717NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • February 2021

  • Signs Installation of Signage
    64 High StreetLapsed

  • January 2021

  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Development of land for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    5660 Whittlesea-Yea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of an outbuilding and gazebo
    35 The ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Miscellaneous/Other Construction of a fence
    11 The Semi CirclePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Community Building (Alts & Adds) Extension to Existing Building (toilet facilities)
    98 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    78 Lawrances PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Signs Display of business identification sign
    25 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for an agricultural shed
    262 Clarks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two (2) lot subdivision
    25 Rattray StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Farm Building Development of the land for the purpose of a farm shed
    4744 Whittlesea-Yea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Liquor Licence Use land for the sale and consumption of liquor under a General Liquor Licence
    94 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Three (3) lot subdivision
    126 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Native Vegetation Removal of three (3) trees
    A Raglan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two (2) lot subdivision
    25 Lawrances RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two (2) lot re-subdivision
    4607 Whittlesea-Yea RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two (2) lot resubdivision
    120A High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    11 Melbourne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Warehouse Amendment of Planning Permit 2018/165/1 to change external wall height
    42 North StreetNo permit required
  • Community Building (Alts & Adds) Buildings and works to existing community building
    28 Snodgrass StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • FORMER YEA RAILWAY STATIONNH0771
  • MURRINDINDI STATIONNH0371
  • PURCELLS GENERAL STORENH0740

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
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 29.5 km away).

Coalition 57.1%Labor 42.9%

0.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.5 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • YeaLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
  • FlowerdaleLabor 51.7% · Coalition 48.3% TPP (2025)11.3 km away
  • GlenburnLabor 32.5% · Coalition 67.5% TPP (2025)15.9 km away
  • Kinglake WestLabor 47.2% · Coalition 52.8% TPP (2025)26.2 km away
  • TaggertyLabor 43.9% · Coalition 56.1% TPP (2025)27.3 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

Compare with

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