Yarrowitch NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yarrowitch NSW is 171 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yarrowitch is $681 per week ($35,412 per year). Median rent in Yarrowitch is $150 per week ($650 per month). Yarrowitch has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Yarrowitch has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (21% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarrowitch is $217.

There were 6 recorded offences in Yarrowitch in 2025-26, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).

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Yarrowitch Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Yarrowitch Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$681/wk
$35,412 per year
#5820 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$217/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Yarrowitch Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (96) Female 42.9% (72)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
171 people · 1488.1 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Yarrowitch 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)

Yarrowitch Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 14 dwellings

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

Yarrowitch Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Yarrowitch Religion

No Religion
21.1%
Anglican
21.1%
Not stated
19.4%
Catholic
12.6%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
12.0%
Lutheran
5.1%
Pentecostal
5.1%
Uniting Church
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yarrowitch Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.1%

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

Yarrowitch Employment

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Employed full-time
40.8% 49 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 28 people
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Unemployed
2.5% 3 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 40 people

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

Yarrowitch Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.3%
Bachelor Degree
17.1%

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

Yarrowitch Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.9%
Labourers
11.1%
Professionals
8.3%

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

Yarrowitch Field of Study

Engineering
23.9%
Management & Commerce
19.6%
Agriculture & Environment
17.4%
Architecture & Building
13.0%
Health
10.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.7%
Education
6.5%

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

Yarrowitch Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yarrowitch Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
11.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
11.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
19.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
4.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$4,000+/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yarrowitch Marital Status

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Married
57.6% 83
↔️
Separated
5.6% 8
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Divorced
12.5% 18
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Widowed
4.2% 6
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Never married
20.1% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yarrowitch Ancestry

Australian
41.0%
English
25.0%
Scottish
12.8%
Irish
11.7%
German
5.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.7%
Dutch
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yarrowitch School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
38.5%
Primary — Government
34.6%
Vocational Education
15.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
11.5%

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

Yarrowitch Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.5% 18
No need for assistance
93.5% 260

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

Yarrowitch Volunteering

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Volunteer
39.8% 49
Not a volunteer
60.2% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yarrowitch Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yarrowitch How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.2%
Walked only
21.6%
Did not go to work
16.2%

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

Yarrowitch Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.7%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
24.2%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Yarrowitch Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.7%
2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
38.3%
6+ bedrooms
5.0%

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

Yarrowitch Population Mobility

11.7%
moved in the last year
30.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yarrowitch Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
275
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yarrowitch Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Heart disease
8
Asthma
7
Lung condition
4
Stroke
4
Cancer
3
Arthritis
3

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

Yarrowitch Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.9%
$300-$399/wk
12.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
18.4%
$800-$999/wk
12.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yarrowitch Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.2%
Couple — children under 15
24.5%
One parent — children under 15
12.7%
Couple — no children under 15
9.1%
One parent — no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yarrowitch Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.4% 21
Did not provide
81.6% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yarrowitch Children Ever Born

No children
10.5%
1 child
7.9%
2 children
50.0%
3 children
23.7%
4 children
7.9%

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

Yarrowitch When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4

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

Yarrowitch Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
20.2%
Did not do domestic work
15.3%

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

Yarrowitch Household Size

1 person
31.1%
2 persons
40.5%
3 persons
13.5%
4 persons
9.5%
5 persons
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yarrowitch Where Residents Moved From

Same address
128
Moved from NSW
9

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

Yarrowitch Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yarrowitch Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Other Against Property
3
Assault
1
Theft
1
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Yarrowitch Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Yarrowitch

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $750/wk
Rent share 16.7%

Yarrowitch vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Yarrowitch

What is the population of Yarrowitch NSW?

The population of Yarrowitch NSW is 171 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Yarrowitch is ranked #7,386 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yarrowitch?

The median personal income in Yarrowitch NSW is $681 per week, or $35,412 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.Yarrowitch is ranked #5,820 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yarrowitch?

Median rent in Yarrowitch NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yarrowitch ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yarrowitch?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarrowitch NSW is $217. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yarrowitch?

The median age in Yarrowitch NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yarrowitch a good suburb to live in?

Yarrowitch is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 171.The median income is $681/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 14509. All dollar figures in AUD.