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Yarrawa NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yarrawa NSW is 101 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yarrawa is $716 per week ($37,232 per year). Median rent in Yarrawa is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Yarrawa has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Yarrawa has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarrawa is $1,915.

There were 1 recorded offences in Yarrawa in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Yarrawa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yarrawa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$716/wk

$37,232 per year

#5172 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$231/wk

$1,001 per month

#6792 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,915/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Yarrawa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (54) Female 48.6% (51)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

101 people · 148.2 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Yarrawa Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Yarrawa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.4% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.6% 13 dwellings

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

Yarrawa Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Yarrawa Religion

Anglican

30.9%

No Religion

29.8%

Catholic

24.5%

Not stated

8.5%

Uniting Church

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yarrawa Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

54.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Yarrawa Employment

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Employed full-time

49.4% 40 people

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Employed part-time

18.5% 15 people

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Not in labour force

32.1% 26 people

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

Yarrawa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Certificate I/II

12.5%

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

Yarrawa Occupation

Managers

30.0%

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Labourers

20.0%

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

Yarrawa Field of Study

Engineering

47.8%

Management & Commerce

30.4%

Health

21.7%

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

Yarrawa Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yarrawa Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.3%

$4,000+/wk

38.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yarrawa Marital Status

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Married

57.7% 45

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Separated

3.8% 3

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Divorced

10.3% 8

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Never married

28.2% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yarrawa Ancestry

Australian

51.7%

English

33.9%

Irish

5.9%

German

3.4%

Scottish

2.5%

South African

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yarrawa School & University Attendance

Pre-school

29.4%

Primary — Government

29.4%

Secondary — Government

23.5%

Vocational Education

17.6%

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

Yarrawa Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.8% 5

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No need for assistance

97.2% 176

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

Yarrawa Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.7% 11

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yarrawa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yarrawa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Did not go to work

16.7%

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

Yarrawa Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

34.3%

3 vehicles

28.6%

4+ vehicles

17.1%

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

Yarrawa Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

62.5%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

5 bedrooms

12.5%

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

Yarrawa Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

33.7%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yarrawa Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

170

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yarrawa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Yarrawa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,500+/wk

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yarrawa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.4%

Couple — no children

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yarrawa Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.4% 14

—

Did not provide

81.6% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yarrawa Children Ever Born

No children

14.3%

1 child

17.9%

2 children

57.1%

3 children

10.7%

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

Yarrawa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.3%

5–14 hours

25.3%

15–29 hours

5.3%

30+ hours

20.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.0%

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

Yarrawa Household Size

1 person

11.1%

2 persons

55.6%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yarrawa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Yarrawa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.6%

Step family — no other children

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yarrawa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2021

2023

2024

2025

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

Yarrawa Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $231/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.1%

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

If you earn X in Yarrawa

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $231/wk

Left after rent $1,206/wk

Rent share 16.1%

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Yarrawa vs State & National Average

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Pop: 51 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $200/wk

Brockley

Pop: 51 Income: $574/wk Rent: $290/wk

Cherry Tree Hill

Pop: 51 Income: $564/wk

Colinroobie

Pop: 51 Income: $575/wk Rent: $75/wk

Collingwood (NSW)

Pop: 51 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $400/wk

Dinoga

Pop: 51 Income: $489/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yarrawa

What is the population of Yarrawa NSW?

The population of Yarrawa NSW is 101 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Yarrawa is ranked #8,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yarrawa?

The median personal income in Yarrawa NSW is $716 per week, or $37,232 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Yarrawa is ranked #5,172 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yarrawa?

Median rent in Yarrawa NSW is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 16.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yarrawa ranks #6,792 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yarrawa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarrawa NSW is $1,915. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yarrawa?

The median age in Yarrawa NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yarrawa a good suburb to live in?

Yarrawa is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 101.The median income is $716/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.1% 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: 14502. All dollar figures in AUD.