Yarragon South VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yarragon South VIC is 204 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yarragon South is $781 per week ($40,612 per year). Median rent in Yarragon South is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Yarragon South has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Yarragon South has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yarragon South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarragon South is $2,398.

There were 9 recorded offences in Yarragon South in 2025-25, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Yarragon South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Yarragon South Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$781/wk
$40,612 per year
#3921 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
#3520 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,398/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Yarragon South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (104) Female 50.7% (107)

Population Density

5.1
people per km²
204 people · 40.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,949
Family income/wk

Yarragon South 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)

Yarragon South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.3% 46 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.7% 29 dwellings

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

Yarragon South Country of Birth

Australia
88.8%
England
11.3%

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

Yarragon South Religion

No Religion
58.5%
Catholic
12.5%
Not stated
11.5%
Anglican
11.0%
Salvation Army
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.5%
Othr Protestnt
1.5%
Uniting Church
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yarragon South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.4%

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

Yarragon South Employment

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Employed full-time
34.9% 59 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 41 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.6% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
37.3% 63 people

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

Yarragon South Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.8%
Certificate III/IV
25.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%
Postgraduate Degree
11.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

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

Yarragon South Occupation

Professionals
29.2%
Managers
22.2%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.3%
Sales Workers
11.1%
Clerical & Administrative
5.6%

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

Yarragon South Field of Study

Health
16.2%
Management & Commerce
14.7%
Engineering
14.7%
Society & Culture
11.8%
Architecture & Building
11.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
11.8%
Education
10.3%
Agriculture & Environment
8.8%

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

Yarragon South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yarragon South Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yarragon South Marital Status

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Married
62.5% 110
↔️
Separated
2.3% 4
📋
Divorced
9.1% 16
🕊️
Widowed
1.7% 3
👤
Never married
24.4% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yarragon South Ancestry

English
31.7%
Australian
27.2%
Scottish
12.1%
Irish
10.6%
German
5.3%
Italian
3.8%
Other
3.4%
Dutch
1.9%
Welsh
1.9%
Chinese
1.1%
Polish
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yarragon South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
22.2%
Pre-school
18.5%
Secondary — Government
18.5%
Secondary — Catholic
14.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
14.8%
Vocational Education
11.1%

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

Yarragon South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.0% 4
No need for assistance
99.0% 383

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

Yarragon South Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
26.9% 45
Not a volunteer
73.1% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yarragon South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
38.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yarragon South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.6%
Did not go to work
17.8%
Truck
9.6%
Train
6.8%
Walked only
4.1%

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

Yarragon South Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.4%
2 vehicles
55.1%
3 vehicles
20.5%
4+ vehicles
9.0%

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

Yarragon South Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.3%
3 bedrooms
50.6%
4 bedrooms
30.1%
5 bedrooms
6.0%

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

Yarragon South Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
28.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yarragon South Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
376
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yarragon South Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
14
Arthritis
10
Mental health
10
Heart disease
7
Lung condition
6
Diabetes
4
Stroke
4
Cancer
3

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

Yarragon South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.6%
$1-$149/wk
2.3%
$150-$299/wk
12.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
14.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yarragon South Family Structure

Couple — no children
56.2%
Couple — children under 15
21.9%
Couple — no children under 15
10.1%
One parent — children under 15
7.1%
One parent — no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yarragon South Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.6% 6
👤
Never served
96.4% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yarragon South Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.5% 29
Did not provide
82.5% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yarragon South Children Ever Born

No children
30.4%
1 child
10.1%
2 children
44.3%
3 children
15.2%

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

Yarragon South When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
7
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
6

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

Yarragon South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5–14 hours
28.8%
15–29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
17.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Yarragon South Household Size

1 person
16.5%
2 persons
59.5%
3 persons
17.7%
4 persons
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yarragon South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
168
Moved from VIC
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Yarragon South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yarragon South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 9 total

Assault
4
Theft
2
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Yarragon South Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $345/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.1%

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

If you earn X in Yarragon South

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $1,217/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Yarragon South vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yarragon South

What is the population of Yarragon South VIC?

The population of Yarragon South VIC is 204 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².Yarragon South is ranked #6,916 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yarragon South?

The median personal income in Yarragon South VIC is $781 per week, or $40,612 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,949 per week.Yarragon South is ranked #3,921 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yarragon South?

Median rent in Yarragon South VIC is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yarragon South ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yarragon South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarragon South VIC is $2,398. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yarragon South?

The median age in Yarragon South VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yarragon South a good suburb to live in?

Yarragon South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 204.The median income is $781/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 22914. All dollar figures in AUD.