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Yambuk VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yambuk VIC is 284 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yambuk is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Median rent in Yambuk is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Yambuk has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Yambuk has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yambuk is England. The most common religion is Catholic (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yambuk is $1,517.

There were 21 recorded offences in Yambuk in 2025-25, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (8 offences).

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Yambuk Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yambuk Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$668/wk

$34,736 per year

#6027 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Yambuk Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (156) Female 46.4% (135)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

284 people · 96.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,446

Family income/wk

Yambuk 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Yambuk Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.6% 49 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.4% 28 dwellings

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

Yambuk Country of Birth

Australia

96.5%

England

3.5%

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

Yambuk Religion

Catholic

31.3%

No Religion

28.1%

Not stated

18.1%

Anglican

13.5%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Baptist

2.4%

Buddhism

1.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yambuk Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.6%

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

Yambuk Employment

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Employed full-time

42.7% 79 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 39 people

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Not in labour force

36.2% 67 people

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

Yambuk Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.9%

Postgraduate Degree

9.1%

Certificate I/II

4.5%

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

Yambuk Occupation

Managers

29.7%

Labourers

18.8%

Community & Personal Service

14.1%

Professionals

14.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.9%

Sales Workers

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

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

Yambuk Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

23.8%

Health

19.0%

Engineering

14.3%

Architecture & Building

11.1%

Society & Culture

9.5%

Management & Commerce

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.8%

Education

4.8%

Creative Arts

4.8%

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

Yambuk Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yambuk Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yambuk Marital Status

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Married

40.7% 100

↔️

Separated

5.7% 14

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Divorced

11.4% 28

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Widowed

3.3% 8

👤

Never married

39.0% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yambuk Ancestry

English

31.8%

Australian

28.2%

Irish

16.0%

Scottish

10.7%

Italian

2.4%

New Zealander

2.4%

Other

2.4%

Chinese

1.5%

German

1.5%

Dutch

1.2%

Maori

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yambuk School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

23.6%

Vocational Education

23.6%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Primary — Catholic

16.4%

Pre-school

5.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

Primary — Government

5.5%

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

Yambuk Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 16

✅

No need for assistance

96.7% 464

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

Yambuk Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.5% 53

—

Not a volunteer

72.5% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yambuk Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yambuk How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.1%

Did not go to work

18.6%

Other

4.1%

Car (passenger)

3.1%

Walked only

3.1%

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

Yambuk Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.5%

2 vehicles

41.5%

3 vehicles

18.9%

4+ vehicles

15.1%

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

Yambuk Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.2%

3 bedrooms

54.5%

4 bedrooms

24.2%

5 bedrooms

4.0%

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

Yambuk Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

27.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yambuk Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

462

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yambuk Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Yambuk Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

10.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yambuk Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.1%

Couple — children under 15

32.3%

Couple — no children under 15

17.7%

One parent — children under 15

8.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yambuk Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 7

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Never served

96.4% 190

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yambuk Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.1% 36

—

Did not provide

81.9% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yambuk Children Ever Born

No children

15.6%

1 child

20.3%

2 children

25.0%

3 children

29.7%

4 children

9.4%

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

Yambuk When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Yambuk Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

31.5%

15–29 hours

22.3%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

15.7%

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

Yambuk Household Size

1 person

27.6%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

12.2%

5 persons

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yambuk Where Residents Moved From

Same address

212

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Yambuk Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yambuk Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 21 total

Assault

Drug Offences

Theft

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

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

Yambuk Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,215/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.0%

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

If you earn X in Yambuk

Your weekly income

≈ $5,265/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $960/wk

Rent share 21.0%

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Income: $613/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $572/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $651/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $696/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $25/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $75/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $75/wk

Boolarra

Income: $599/wk Rent: $218/wk Save: $37/wk

Tallangatta

Income: $637/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $15/wk

Yambuk vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Dalmore

Pop: 142 Income: $706/wk Rent: $300/wk

Boorcan

Pop: 142 Income: $752/wk Rent: $250/wk

Lima South

Pop: 142 Income: $640/wk Rent: $300/wk

Tallangatta South

Pop: 142 Income: $900/wk Rent: $150/wk

Girgarre East

Pop: 143 Income: $730/wk Rent: $275/wk

Lance Creek

Pop: 143 Income: $812/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yambuk

What is the population of Yambuk VIC?

The population of Yambuk VIC is 284 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Yambuk is ranked #6,137 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yambuk?

The median personal income in Yambuk VIC is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year.The median household income is $1,215 per week.Family income is $1,446 per week.Yambuk is ranked #6,027 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yambuk?

Median rent in Yambuk VIC is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 21.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yambuk ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yambuk?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yambuk VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yambuk?

The median age in Yambuk VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yambuk a good suburb to live in?

Yambuk is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 284.The median income is $668/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.0% 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: 22896. All dollar figures in AUD.