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Yellow Rock NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yellow Rock NSW is 1,119 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yellow Rock is $1,018 per week ($52,936 per year). Median rent in Yellow Rock is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Yellow Rock has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Yellow Rock has a population density of 59.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yellow Rock is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yellow Rock is $2,058.

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Yellow Rock Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yellow Rock Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,018/wk

$52,936 per year

#1115 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

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,058/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Yellow Rock Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (557) Female 50.0% (556)

Population Density

59.5

people per km²

1,119 people · 18.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,716

Family income/wk

Yellow Rock 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)

Yellow Rock Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.4% 132 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.6% 203 dwellings

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

Yellow Rock Country of Birth

Australia

95.8%

England

2.7%

Germany

1.0%

Croatia

0.6%

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

Yellow Rock Religion

No Religion

42.0%

Catholic

27.0%

Anglican

17.4%

Not stated

4.3%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Baptist

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Uniting Church

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yellow Rock Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Yellow Rock Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

70.0%

Australian Indigenous

30.0%

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

Yellow Rock Employment

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Employed full-time

43.5% 353 people

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Employed part-time

26.6% 216 people

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Unemployed

1.0% 8 people

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Not in labour force

28.9% 234 people

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

Yellow Rock Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.6%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Postgraduate Degree

7.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Yellow Rock Occupation

Professionals

24.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.3%

Managers

16.6%

Community & Personal Service

16.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Labourers

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.6%

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

Yellow Rock Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.9%

Engineering

18.3%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Health

11.8%

Architecture & Building

9.4%

Education

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

Information Technology

2.4%

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

Yellow Rock Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yellow Rock Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

3.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.5%

$4,000+/wk

22.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yellow Rock Marital Status

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Married

62.1% 554

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Separated

1.2% 11

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Divorced

6.4% 57

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Widowed

3.0% 27

👤

Never married

27.2% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yellow Rock Ancestry

Australian

33.5%

English

30.0%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

4.6%

German

3.7%

Italian

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Dutch

1.8%

Maltese

1.4%

Polish

1.1%

Greek

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yellow Rock School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

24.9%

Primary — Government

24.5%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Primary — Catholic

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

9.7%

Pre-school

8.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.3%

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

Yellow Rock Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 101

✅

No need for assistance

95.3% 2,059

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

Yellow Rock Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.9% 139

—

Not a volunteer

84.1% 736

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yellow Rock Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.7%

$300-$449/mo

3.9%

$600-$799/mo

1.7%

$800-$999/mo

6.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yellow Rock How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.3%

Did not go to work

21.7%

Truck

3.1%

Car (passenger)

2.9%

Walked only

1.1%

Train

0.9%

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

Yellow Rock Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.0%

1 vehicle

13.5%

2 vehicles

42.7%

3 vehicles

20.8%

4+ vehicles

21.1%

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

Yellow Rock Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.6%

2 bedrooms

3.0%

3 bedrooms

26.1%

4 bedrooms

48.8%

5 bedrooms

14.8%

6+ bedrooms

5.7%

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

Yellow Rock Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

29.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yellow Rock Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,129

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yellow Rock Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Yellow Rock Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yellow Rock Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.0%

Couple — no children

29.6%

Couple — no children under 15

22.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yellow Rock Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 21

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Never served

97.6% 857

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yellow Rock Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 122

—

Did not provide

86.0% 752

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yellow Rock Children Ever Born

No children

31.7%

1 child

12.0%

2 children

30.7%

3 children

20.9%

4 children

4.1%

5+ children

0.7%

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

Yellow Rock When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Yellow Rock Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

15.7%

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

Yellow Rock Household Size

1 person

9.3%

2 persons

37.7%

3 persons

18.3%

4 persons

18.3%

5 persons

10.9%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yellow Rock Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,013

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Yellow Rock Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.1%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Intact family — other children present

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yellow Rock Schools

schools nearby

government

1055

avg ICSEA score

1,682

total students

Wycliffe Christian School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 586 students

1100

ICSEA

Winmalee Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 359 students

1043

ICSEA

Winmalee High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 698 students

1040

ICSEA

Wycliffe Hope School Independent

Combined · U · 39 students

1037

ICSEA

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

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Yellow Rock Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,635/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.2%

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

If you earn X in Yellow Rock

Your weekly income

≈ $11,418/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $2,235/wk

Rent share 15.2%

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Yellow Rock vs State & National Average

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Pop: 561 Income: $850/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 562 Income: $861/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Pop: 564 Income: $939/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 567 Income: $878/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 568 Income: $599/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Pop: 569 Income: $745/wk Rent: $398/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Rock

What is the population of Yellow Rock NSW?

The population of Yellow Rock NSW is 1,119 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 59.5 people per km².Yellow Rock is ranked #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yellow Rock?

The median personal income in Yellow Rock NSW is $1,018 per week, or $52,936 per year.The median household income is $2,635 per week.Family income is $2,716 per week.Yellow Rock is ranked #1,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yellow Rock?

Median rent in Yellow Rock NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yellow Rock ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yellow Rock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yellow Rock NSW is $2,058. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yellow Rock?

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

Is Yellow Rock a good suburb to live in?

Yellow Rock is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,119.The median income is $1,018/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 14520. All dollar figures in AUD.