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Yass River NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Yass River, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Yass River NSW is 459 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yass River is $1,255 per week ($65,260 per year). Median rent in Yass River is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Yass River has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Yass River has a population density of 2.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Yass River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yass River is $2,600.
There were 4 recorded offences in Yass River in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).
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Yass River Population
Yass River Median Income & Rent
Yass River Demographics
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Yass River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Yass River Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Yass River Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Yass River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Yass River Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Yass River Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Yass River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Yass River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Yass River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Yass River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Yass River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Yass River Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Yass River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Yass River Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Yass River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Yass River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Yass River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Yass River Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Yass River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Yass River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Yass River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Yass River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Yass River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Yass River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Yass River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Yass River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Yass River Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Yass River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Yass River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Yass River When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Yass River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Yass River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Yass River Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Yass River Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Yass River Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Yass River Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yass River
What is the population of Yass River NSW?
The population of Yass River NSW is 459 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².Yass River is ranked #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Yass River?
The median personal income in Yass River NSW is $1,255 per week, or $65,260 per year.The median household income is $2,888 per week.Family income is $3,071 per week.Yass River is ranked #332 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Yass River?
Median rent in Yass River NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yass River ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Yass River?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yass River NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Yass River?
The median age in Yass River NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Yass River a good suburb to live in?
Yass River is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 459.The median income is $1,255/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% 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: 14512. All dollar figures in AUD.