VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Yellingbo, VIC, 3139

Current weather

11.3°CRain showers

88% humidity · 19.5 km/h wind · 14.9° / 9.7° today · 5.4 mm rain

Desirability index

51.6/100

#233 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Yellingbo is a small locality in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 582 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 13 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-24%), roughly 22.3 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
582
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,991
Dwelling vacancy
7.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
16 of 202
Median monthly mortgage
$2,189
Employment rate
64.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
20 / 0 / 3

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
13
Against the person
3
Against property
10
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 194 residents
State safety percentile
15.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-23.5%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault2
  • A231 Fv Common Assault1
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
  • B49 Other Theft3

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

15 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals
  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    880 MACCLESFIELD ROAD YELLINGBO 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling with associated vegetation removal
    5 BINDEA ROAD YELLINGBO 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (shed)
    710 BEENAK ROAD YELLINGBO 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • February 2021

  • Removal of an easement
    345 BEENAK ROAD YELLINGBO 3139Withdrawn
2020· 11 proposals
  • December 2020

  • Use and Development of a Dependent Persons Unit
    65 Longs RoadLapsed
  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding (carport)
    316 Eacotts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    510 Sheepstation Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • July 2020

  • Staged subdivision of Lot 2 on PS345927Q into two lots, creation of a carriage way easement, associated vegetation removal and re-subdivision of the land to create a reserve
    1180 MACCLESFIELD ROAD YELLINGBO 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a Farm Shed and associated watertank.
    1905 HEALESVILLE-KOO WEE RUP ROAD YELLINGBO 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2020

  • Re-subdivision of two lots (boundary re-alignment)
    65 Taylor RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a retaining wall over 1 metre in height
    260 Sheepstation Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    260 Sheepstation Creek RoadWithdrawn
  • January 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling
    2545 Healesville-Koo Wee Rup RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    680 Beenak RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct an outbuilding
    2425 Healesville-Koo Wee Rup RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide)Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Yabbie FarmSeafood

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Nangana Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
51.6/100
Cohort rank
#233 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Nangana Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Building and works to construct an outbuildingplanning2425 Healesville-Koo Wee Rup RoadLodged 03 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a Farm Shed and associated watertank.planning1905 HEALESVILLE-KOO WEE RUP ROAD YELLINGBO 3139Lodged 15 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling with associated vegetation removalplanning5 BINDEA ROAD YELLINGBO 3139Lodged 28 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuildingplanning880 MACCLESFIELD ROAD YELLINGBO 3139Lodged 22 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (shed)planning710 BEENAK ROAD YELLINGBO 3139Lodged 25 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwellingplanning510 Sheepstation Creek RoadLodged 06 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwellingplanning260 Sheepstation Creek RoadLodged 05 May 2020 · Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a retaining wall over 1 metre in heightplanning260 Sheepstation Creek RoadLodged 13 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwellingplanning2545 Healesville-Koo Wee Rup RoadLodged 15 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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