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Yallourn VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yallourn VIC is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yallourn is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Yallourn is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Yallourn has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Yallourn has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yallourn is $1,131.

There were 38 recorded offences in Yallourn in 2025-25, a rate of 266 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (19 offences).

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Yallourn Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yallourn Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$833/wk

$43,316 per year

#3057 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$295/wk

$1,278 per month

#5069 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,131/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Yallourn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (71) Female 50.0% (71)

Population Density

5.0

people per km²

143 people · 28.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Yallourn 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

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Yallourn Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.5% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.5% 20 dwellings

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

Yallourn Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Yallourn Religion

No Religion

52.2%

Catholic

14.5%

Anglican

10.1%

Not stated

8.7%

Pentecostal

5.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.6%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yallourn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.2%

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

Yallourn Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Yallourn Employment

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Employed full-time

38.2% 39 people

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Employed part-time

15.7% 16 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 3 people

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Not in labour force

43.1% 44 people

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

Yallourn Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.0%

Bachelor Degree

24.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

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

Yallourn Occupation

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.5%

Clerical & Administrative

22.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.5%

Community & Personal Service

12.5%

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

Yallourn Field of Study

Engineering

35.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

17.9%

Health

15.4%

Education

12.8%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

Society & Culture

7.7%

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

Yallourn Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yallourn Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

23.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

23.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yallourn Marital Status

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Married

54.9% 62

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Divorced

3.5% 4

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Widowed

5.3% 6

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Never married

36.3% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yallourn Ancestry

English

38.0%

Australian

27.4%

Scottish

14.0%

Irish

9.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.5%

Other

2.8%

German

2.2%

Dutch

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yallourn School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.3%

Vocational Education

24.1%

Secondary — Government

17.2%

Pre-school

10.3%

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

Yallourn Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.0% 31

✅

No need for assistance

89.0% 250

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

Yallourn Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.9% 29

—

Not a volunteer

72.1% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yallourn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

31.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yallourn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.8%

Car (passenger)

9.6%

Did not go to work

9.6%

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

Yallourn Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.1%

2 vehicles

45.7%

3 vehicles

17.4%

4+ vehicles

10.9%

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

Yallourn Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.3%

3 bedrooms

68.8%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

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

Yallourn Population Mobility

18.0%

moved in the last year

31.3%

moved in the last 5 years

7.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yallourn Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

266

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yallourn Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

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

Yallourn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

3.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yallourn Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children

28.6%

Couple — no children under 15

22.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yallourn Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 3

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Never served

97.3% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yallourn Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

24.3% 27

—

Did not provide

75.7% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yallourn Children Ever Born

No children

17.4%

1 child

6.5%

2 children

26.1%

3 children

43.5%

4 children

6.5%

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

Yallourn When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

2020

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

Yallourn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.2%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

20.0%

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

Yallourn Household Size

1 person

26.2%

2 persons

32.8%

3 persons

24.6%

4 persons

8.2%

5 persons

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yallourn Where Residents Moved From

Same address

105

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Yallourn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yallourn Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 38 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

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

Yallourn Schools

schools nearby

government

936

avg ICSEA score

100

total students

Yallourn North Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 100 students

936

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Yallourn Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,449/wk

Median Rent $295/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Yallourn

Your weekly income

≈ $6,279/month

Median rent $295/wk

Left after rent $1,154/wk

Rent share 20.4%

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Yallourn vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Crowlands

Pop: 72 Income: $525/wk Rent: $119/wk

Bemm River

Pop: 72 Income: $388/wk Rent: $220/wk

Cobrico

Pop: 72 Income: $604/wk

Giffard West

Pop: 72 Income: $487/wk Rent: $248/wk

Nalangil

Pop: 72 Income: $680/wk Rent: $180/wk

Perry Bridge

Pop: 72 Income: $702/wk Rent: $215/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yallourn

What is the population of Yallourn VIC?

The population of Yallourn VIC is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km².Yallourn is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yallourn?

The median personal income in Yallourn VIC is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $1,449 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Yallourn is ranked #3,057 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yallourn?

Median rent in Yallourn VIC is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yallourn ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yallourn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yallourn VIC is $1,131. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yallourn?

The median age in Yallourn VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yallourn a good suburb to live in?

Yallourn is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 143.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 22893. All dollar figures in AUD.