Yarra NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Yarra, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Yarra NSW is 138 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yarra is $962 per week ($50,024 per year). Median rent in Yarra is $230 per week ($997 per month). Yarra has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Yarra has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarra is $2,123.

There were 2 recorded offences in Yarra in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Yarra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Yarra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$962/wk
$50,024 per year
#1506 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
#6811 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,123/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Yarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (71) Female 47.8% (65)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
138 people · 78.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,187
Family income/wk

Yarra 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Yarra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
67.5% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
32.5% 13 dwellings

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

Yarra Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Yarra Religion

Anglican
33.1%
Catholic
25.2%
No Religion
15.1%
Christian (other)
7.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.5%
Uniting Church
5.8%
Baptist
3.6%
Not stated
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.8%

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

Yarra Employment

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Employed full-time
54.3% 57 people
Employed part-time
21.9% 23 people
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Not in labour force
23.8% 25 people

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

Yarra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.3%
Bachelor Degree
19.7%

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

Yarra Occupation

Professionals
31.1%
Managers
19.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.1%
Sales Workers
11.5%
Labourers
9.8%
Clerical & Administrative
4.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
4.9%

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

Yarra Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.6%
Architecture & Building
17.7%
Society & Culture
17.7%
Health
17.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.5%
Education
6.5%
Engineering
6.5%
Agriculture & Environment
4.8%

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

Yarra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yarra Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$4,000+/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yarra Marital Status

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Married
57.0% 65
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Separated
4.4% 5
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Divorced
5.3% 6
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Widowed
8.8% 10
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Never married
24.6% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yarra Ancestry

English
38.9%
Australian
28.0%
Irish
8.5%
Scottish
7.1%
German
5.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.2%
Other
5.2%
Welsh
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yarra School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
31.3%
Primary — Government
28.1%
Vocational Education
12.5%
Pre-school
9.4%
Primary — Catholic
9.4%
Secondary — Catholic
9.4%

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

Yarra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.7% 7
No need for assistance
97.3% 253

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

Yarra Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.2% 26
Not a volunteer
76.8% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
42.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.7%
Did not go to work
11.3%

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

Yarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.5%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
26.9%
4+ vehicles
15.4%

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

Yarra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.2%
3 bedrooms
36.7%
4 bedrooms
32.7%
5 bedrooms
16.3%
6+ bedrooms
6.1%

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

Yarra Population Mobility

16.4%
moved in the last year
31.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
78.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yarra Indigenous Population

9.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
26
Indigenous residents
244
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yarra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Asthma
9
Diabetes
5
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4

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

Yarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$150-$299/wk
8.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
3.5%
$800-$999/wk
14.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yarra Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.4%
Couple — children under 15
31.7%
Couple — no children under 15
13.8%
One parent — children under 15
10.6%
One parent — no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yarra Military Service

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Previously served
4.3% 5
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Never served
95.7% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yarra Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 17
Did not provide
85.3% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yarra Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
1 child
7.7%
2 children
25.6%
3 children
17.9%
4 children
15.4%

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

Yarra When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
2001–2010
4

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

Yarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5–14 hours
29.6%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
13.9%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Yarra Household Size

1 person
9.5%
2 persons
52.4%
3 persons
9.5%
4 persons
21.4%
5 persons
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
117
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from overseas
4

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

Yarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Yarra Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,094/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.0%

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

If you earn X in Yarra

≈ $9,074/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $1,864/wk
Rent share 11.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Yarra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Yarra

What is the population of Yarra NSW?

The population of Yarra NSW is 138 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Yarra is ranked #7,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yarra?

The median personal income in Yarra NSW is $962 per week, or $50,024 per year.The median household income is $2,094 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.Yarra is ranked #1,506 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yarra?

Median rent in Yarra NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 11.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yarra ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarra NSW is $2,123. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yarra?

The median age in Yarra NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yarra a good suburb to live in?

Yarra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 138.The median income is $962/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14486. All dollar figures in AUD.