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Yapeen VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yapeen VIC is 272 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yapeen is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Yapeen is $160 per week ($693 per month). Yapeen has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Yapeen has a population density of 12.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yapeen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yapeen is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Yapeen in 2025-25, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Yapeen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yapeen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$712/wk

$37,024 per year

#5262 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Yapeen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.1% (124) Female 53.9% (145)

Population Density

12.1

people per km²

272 people · 22.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Yapeen 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)

Yapeen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.4% 46 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.6% 51 dwellings

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

Yapeen Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

3.6%

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

Yapeen Religion

No Religion

68.8%

Not stated

9.5%

Catholic

8.7%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Anglican

3.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Judaism

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yapeen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.9%

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

Yapeen Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

57.1%

Other

42.9%

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

Yapeen Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 59 people

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Employed part-time

29.4% 52 people

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Not in labour force

37.3% 66 people

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

Yapeen Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

28.7%

Certificate III/IV

25.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.8%

Postgraduate Degree

16.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.3%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Yapeen Occupation

Professionals

33.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.3%

Clerical & Administrative

15.7%

Managers

13.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.1%

Labourers

5.6%

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

Yapeen Field of Study

Society & Culture

19.1%

Engineering

13.5%

Management & Commerce

13.5%

Education

11.2%

Health

9.0%

Creative Arts

9.0%

Agriculture & Environment

7.9%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.4%

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

Yapeen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yapeen Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yapeen Marital Status

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Married

46.1% 95

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Separated

4.9% 10

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Divorced

12.1% 25

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Widowed

5.3% 11

👤

Never married

31.6% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yapeen Ancestry

Australian

30.6%

English

27.3%

Irish

15.8%

Scottish

9.0%

German

5.5%

Other

4.6%

Italian

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Dutch

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yapeen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

21.4%

Pre-school

10.7%

Vocational Education

7.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

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

Yapeen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.6% 18

✅

No need for assistance

96.4% 483

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

Yapeen Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.2% 53

—

Not a volunteer

72.8% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yapeen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

55.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yapeen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.8%

Did not go to work

20.2%

Car (passenger)

3.0%

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

Yapeen Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.8%

2 vehicles

47.5%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

12.9%

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

Yapeen Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.4%

2 bedrooms

18.9%

3 bedrooms

54.7%

4 bedrooms

17.9%

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

Yapeen Population Mobility

5.9%

moved in the last year

37.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yapeen Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

490

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yapeen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Stroke

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

Yapeen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.8%

$1-$149/wk

11.4%

$150-$299/wk

10.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

14.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yapeen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.5%

Couple — no children

33.6%

One parent — children under 15

8.8%

Couple — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yapeen Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 4

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Never served

97.9% 188

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yapeen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.6% 31

—

Did not provide

83.4% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yapeen Children Ever Born

No children

25.6%

1 child

4.9%

2 children

47.6%

3 children

13.4%

4 children

8.5%

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

Yapeen When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2016

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

Yapeen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.7%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

22.0%

30+ hours

17.3%

Did not do domestic work

13.6%

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

Yapeen Household Size

1 person

26.6%

2 persons

35.8%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

19.3%

5 persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yapeen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

238

Moved from VIC

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

Yapeen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yapeen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2023

2024

2025

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

Yapeen Schools

schools nearby

government

1011

avg ICSEA score

174

total students

Campbells Creek Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 174 students

1011

ICSEA

Castlemaine Secondary College-Yapeen Campus Government

Secondary

Olivet Christian College Independent

Combined

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

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Yapeen Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,420/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.3%

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

If you earn X in Yapeen

Your weekly income

≈ $6,153/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $1,260/wk

Rent share 11.3%

Yapeen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Barwon Downs

Pop: 136 Income: $560/wk Rent: $230/wk

Freeburgh

Pop: 136 Income: $537/wk Rent: $350/wk

Hallora

Pop: 136 Income: $814/wk Rent: $314/wk

Mount Camel

Pop: 136 Income: $655/wk Rent: $125/wk

Newlyn

Pop: 136 Income: $665/wk Rent: $240/wk

Goon Nure

Pop: 137 Income: $641/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yapeen

What is the population of Yapeen VIC?

The population of Yapeen VIC is 272 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.1 people per km².Yapeen is ranked #6,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yapeen?

The median personal income in Yapeen VIC is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $1,420 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Yapeen is ranked #5,262 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yapeen?

Median rent in Yapeen VIC is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 11.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yapeen ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yapeen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yapeen VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yapeen?

The median age in Yapeen VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yapeen a good suburb to live in?

Yapeen is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 272.The median income is $712/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.3% 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: 22907. All dollar figures in AUD.