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Yalca VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Yalca, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Yalca VIC is 222 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yalca is $645 per week ($33,540 per year). Median rent in Yalca is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Yalca has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Yalca has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yalca is $1,326.

There were 5 recorded offences in Yalca in 2025-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Yalca Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yalca Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$645/wk

$33,540 per year

#6354 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,326/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Yalca Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (111) Female 50.2% (112)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

222 people · 158.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,022

Family income/wk

Yalca Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Yalca Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.9% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.1% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Yalca Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Yalca Religion

No Religion

38.7%

Catholic

21.7%

Not stated

13.8%

Uniting Church

10.6%

Anglican

6.5%

Buddhism

4.1%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Eastern Orthodox

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yalca Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Yalca Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Yalca Employment

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Employed full-time

47.6% 69 people

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Employed part-time

27.6% 40 people

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Not in labour force

24.8% 36 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Yalca Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.8%

Bachelor Degree

19.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Yalca Occupation

Managers

47.5%

Professionals

18.6%

Labourers

10.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.8%

Sales Workers

6.8%

Community & Personal Service

5.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Yalca Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

25.4%

Engineering

25.4%

Society & Culture

15.9%

Education

12.7%

Health

7.9%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Yalca Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yalca Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yalca Marital Status

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Married

51.4% 91

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Separated

4.0% 7

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Divorced

8.5% 15

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Widowed

1.7% 3

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Never married

34.5% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yalca Ancestry

Australian

36.7%

English

28.7%

Irish

10.2%

Scottish

6.9%

Other

6.5%

German

3.3%

Italian

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Dutch

1.1%

Greek

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yalca School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

28.1%

Primary — Catholic

21.9%

Pre-school

12.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Yalca Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 10

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 356

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Yalca Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.2% 30

—

Not a volunteer

80.8% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yalca Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yalca How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Walked only

14.9%

Did not go to work

9.2%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Yalca Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.7%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

16.7%

4+ vehicles

28.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Yalca Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.1%

3 bedrooms

47.5%

4 bedrooms

42.4%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Yalca Population Mobility

6.8%

moved in the last year

15.3%

moved in the last 5 years

0.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yalca Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

378

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yalca Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Yalca Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

11.0%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

20.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yalca Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

31.3%

Couple — no children

25.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yalca Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.2% 16

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Did not provide

89.8% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yalca Children Ever Born

No children

40.4%

2 children

23.4%

3 children

23.4%

4 children

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Yalca When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Yalca Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

27.2%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Yalca Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

37.3%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

15.3%

5 persons

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yalca Where Residents Moved From

Same address

179

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Yalca Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yalca Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Assault

Weapons

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Yalca Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,674/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Yalca

Your weekly income

≈ $7,254/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,424/wk

Rent share 14.9%

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Yalca vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Chintin

Pop: 111 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $450/wk

Netherby (Vic.)

Pop: 111 Income: $857/wk Rent: $97/wk

Red Lion

Pop: 111 Income: $624/wk

Buangor

Pop: 112 Income: $602/wk Rent: $210/wk

Gerangamete

Pop: 112 Income: $585/wk Rent: $205/wk

Lillimur

Pop: 112 Income: $860/wk Rent: $123/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yalca

What is the population of Yalca VIC?

The population of Yalca VIC is 222 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Yalca is ranked #6,687 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yalca?

The median personal income in Yalca VIC is $645 per week, or $33,540 per year.The median household income is $1,674 per week.Family income is $2,022 per week.Yalca is ranked #6,354 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yalca?

Median rent in Yalca VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yalca ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yalca?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yalca VIC is $1,326. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yalca?

The median age in Yalca VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yalca a good suburb to live in?

Yalca is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 222.The median income is $645/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22890. All dollar figures in AUD.