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Yass NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yass NSW is 6,763 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yass is $867 per week ($45,084 per year). Median rent in Yass is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Yass has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Yass has a population density of 67.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yass is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yass is $1,773.

There were 112 recorded offences in Yass in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (26 offences).

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Yass Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yass Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$867/wk

$45,084 per year

#2535 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,773/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Yass Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (3,271) Female 51.6% (3,493)

Population Density

67.8

people per km²

6,763 people · 99.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,185

Family income/wk

Yass 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Yass Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.4% 836 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.6% 1,006 dwellings

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

Yass Country of Birth

Australia

95.6%

England

2.7%

India

0.6%

Germany

0.2%

Hong Kong

0.2%

Brazil

0.2%

Canada

0.2%

China

0.1%

Bangladesh

0.1%

Indonesia

0.1%

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

Yass Religion

No Religion

37.1%

Catholic

26.9%

Anglican

19.8%

Not stated

7.2%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yass Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Yass Languages Spoken at Home

Other

31.8%

Vietnamese

16.5%

IAL Punjabi

14.1%

IAL Nepali

9.4%

Urdu

7.1%

Australian Indigenous

7.1%

Italian

7.1%

Polish

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Yass Employment

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Employed full-time

40.1% 1,991 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 1,020 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 103 people

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Not in labour force

37.3% 1,852 people

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

Yass Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.4%

Bachelor Degree

25.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Postgraduate Degree

8.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

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

Yass Occupation

Professionals

25.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.8%

Community & Personal Service

15.4%

Managers

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.1%

Labourers

5.1%

Sales Workers

4.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.0%

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

Yass Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.9%

Society & Culture

18.6%

Engineering

14.0%

Health

10.7%

Education

9.5%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Agriculture & Environment

4.4%

Information Technology

3.5%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

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

Yass Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yass Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yass Marital Status

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Married

47.0% 2,563

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Separated

3.0% 166

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Divorced

9.8% 533

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Widowed

8.0% 437

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Never married

32.1% 1,749

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yass Ancestry

Australian

35.2%

English

31.5%

Irish

10.5%

Scottish

8.2%

Other

4.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

German

3.0%

Dutch

1.3%

Italian

1.2%

Polish

0.5%

Welsh

0.5%

New Zealander

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yass School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.3%

Secondary — Government

24.6%

Vocational Education

12.3%

Primary — Catholic

12.1%

Pre-school

10.1%

Secondary — Catholic

4.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.6%

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

Yass Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.5% 1,087

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No need for assistance

91.5% 11,763

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

Yass Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.0% 1,030

—

Not a volunteer

80.0% 4,129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yass Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

2.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.6%

$600-$799/mo

3.3%

$800-$999/mo

3.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yass How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.1%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Walked only

4.5%

Truck

1.7%

Bus

1.1%

Other

0.7%

Bicycle

0.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.1%

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

Yass Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.7%

1 vehicle

33.5%

2 vehicles

37.6%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

9.0%

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

Yass Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.0%

2 bedrooms

14.9%

3 bedrooms

43.0%

4 bedrooms

32.7%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

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

Yass Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

40.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yass Indigenous Population

5.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

681

Indigenous residents

12,199

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yass Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

816

Arthritis

324

Asthma

323

Heart disease

215

Diabetes

215

Lung condition

165

Cancer

127

Stroke

104

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Yass Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yass Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.9%

Couple — no children

27.6%

Couple — no children under 15

14.9%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yass Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 21

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 17

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Previously served

4.6% 239

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Never served

94.6% 4,872

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yass Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 783

—

Did not provide

84.8% 4,352

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yass Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

1 child

12.2%

2 children

29.1%

3 children

20.5%

4 children

8.1%

5+ children

2.9%

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

Yass When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

101

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Yass Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

14.2%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.8%

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

Yass Household Size

1 person

27.4%

2 persons

33.9%

3 persons

15.3%

4 persons

13.2%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yass Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,598

Moved — same area (SA2)

309

Moved from NSW

234

Moved from ACT

153

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

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

Yass Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.7%

Step family — no other children

12.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.6%

Other couple — children only

1.3%

Intact family — other children present

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yass Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 112 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Yass Schools

schools nearby

government

1003

avg ICSEA score

1,357

total students

Mt Carmel School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 270 students

1048

ICSEA

Yass Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 305 students

1012

ICSEA

Yass High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 557 students

990

ICSEA

Berinba Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 225 students

960

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Yass Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,739/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Yass

Your weekly income

≈ $7,536/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,399/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $133/wk

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Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $110/wk

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Income: $706/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $110/wk

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Income: $746/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $70/wk

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Income: $772/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $160/wk

Nyngan

Income: $770/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $140/wk

Molong

Income: $727/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $70/wk

Yass vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Brookvale

Pop: 3,389 Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $550/wk

North Manly

Pop: 3,396 Income: $1,141/wk Rent: $675/wk

Speers Point

Pop: 3,400 Income: $851/wk Rent: $393/wk

Tura Beach

Pop: 3,405 Income: $659/wk Rent: $420/wk

Queenscliff (NSW)

Pop: 3,407 Income: $1,532/wk Rent: $650/wk

Windale

Pop: 3,421 Income: $462/wk Rent: $186/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yass

What is the population of Yass NSW?

The population of Yass NSW is 6,763 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 67.8 people per km².Yass is ranked #1,112 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yass?

The median personal income in Yass NSW is $867 per week, or $45,084 per year.The median household income is $1,739 per week.Family income is $2,185 per week.Yass is ranked #2,535 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yass?

Median rent in Yass NSW is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yass ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yass?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yass NSW is $1,773. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yass?

The median age in Yass NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yass a good suburb to live in?

Yass is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,763.The median income is $867/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 14511. All dollar figures in AUD.