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Yarrowyck NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yarrowyck NSW is 175 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yarrowyck is $617 per week ($32,084 per year). Median rent in Yarrowyck is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Yarrowyck has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Yarrowyck has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yarrowyck is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarrowyck is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Yarrowyck in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Yarrowyck Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yarrowyck Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$617/wk

$32,084 per year

#6818 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Yarrowyck Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.9% (76) Female 56.1% (97)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

175 people · 372.4 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,708

Family income/wk

Yarrowyck 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)

Yarrowyck Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.8% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.2% 19 dwellings

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

Yarrowyck Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

9.4%

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

Yarrowyck Religion

No Religion

38.5%

Not stated

20.7%

Anglican

18.3%

Catholic

14.8%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Lutheran

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yarrowyck Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Yarrowyck Employment

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Employed full-time

35.7% 40 people

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Employed part-time

22.3% 25 people

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Not in labour force

42.0% 47 people

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

Yarrowyck Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.7%

Bachelor Degree

25.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Postgraduate Degree

10.3%

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

Yarrowyck Occupation

Managers

28.9%

Professionals

26.7%

Community & Personal Service

22.2%

Clerical & Administrative

15.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.7%

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

Yarrowyck Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

32.4%

Health

18.9%

Society & Culture

16.2%

Management & Commerce

13.5%

Education

10.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.1%

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

Yarrowyck Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yarrowyck Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

16.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yarrowyck Marital Status

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Married

46.7% 63

↔️

Separated

6.7% 9

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Divorced

12.6% 17

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Widowed

2.2% 3

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Never married

31.9% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yarrowyck Ancestry

English

34.3%

Australian

30.8%

Irish

11.4%

Scottish

11.4%

German

4.5%

Other

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Italian

1.5%

Polish

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yarrowyck School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

82.4%

Vocational Education

17.6%

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

Yarrowyck Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.4% 4

✅

No need for assistance

98.6% 287

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

Yarrowyck Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.6% 36

—

Not a volunteer

68.4% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yarrowyck Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

30.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yarrowyck How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.3%

Did not go to work

25.5%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

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

Yarrowyck Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.4%

2 vehicles

28.6%

3 vehicles

26.5%

4+ vehicles

24.5%

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

Yarrowyck Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.3%

2 bedrooms

10.9%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

29.1%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

7.3%

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

Yarrowyck Population Mobility

14.7%

moved in the last year

37.6%

moved in the last 5 years

51.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yarrowyck Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

276

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yarrowyck Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Yarrowyck Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

13.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yarrowyck Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.4%

Couple — no children

32.3%

Couple — no children under 15

14.2%

One parent — children under 15

9.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yarrowyck Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 3

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Never served

97.4% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yarrowyck Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 19

—

Did not provide

83.8% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yarrowyck Children Ever Born

No children

39.4%

1 child

21.1%

2 children

26.8%

3 children

12.7%

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

Yarrowyck When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Yarrowyck Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.9%

5–14 hours

41.3%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

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

Yarrowyck Household Size

1 person

18.2%

2 persons

36.4%

3 persons

9.1%

4 persons

18.2%

5 persons

9.1%

6+ persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yarrowyck Where Residents Moved From

Same address

116

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Yarrowyck Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yarrowyck Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Yarrowyck Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.6%

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

If you earn X in Yarrowyck

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,225/wk

Rent share 24.6%

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Yarrowyck vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Boomey

Pop: 88 Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bungaba

Pop: 88 Income: $662/wk Rent: $200/wk

Chakola

Pop: 88 Income: $737/wk Rent: $260/wk

Come By Chance

Pop: 88 Income: $1,042/wk

Cowper

Pop: 88 Income: $677/wk Rent: $300/wk

Daroobalgie

Pop: 88 Income: $870/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yarrowyck

What is the population of Yarrowyck NSW?

The population of Yarrowyck NSW is 175 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Yarrowyck is ranked #7,331 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yarrowyck?

The median personal income in Yarrowyck NSW is $617 per week, or $32,084 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Yarrowyck is ranked #6,818 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yarrowyck?

Median rent in Yarrowyck NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yarrowyck ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yarrowyck?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarrowyck NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yarrowyck?

The median age in Yarrowyck NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yarrowyck a good suburb to live in?

Yarrowyck is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 175.The median income is $617/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% 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: 14510. All dollar figures in AUD.