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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 226 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yellow Rock is $791 per week ($41,132 per year). Median rent in Yellow Rock is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Yellow Rock has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Yellow Rock has a population density of 12.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yellow Rock is England. The most common religion is Catholic (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedon. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yellow Rock is $3,000.

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Yellow Rock Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yellow Rock Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$791/wk

$41,132 per year

#3726 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,000/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Yellow Rock Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (126) Female 45.7% (106)

Population Density

12.8

people per km²

226 people · 17.6 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,194

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Yellow Rock Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.0% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.0% 18 dwellings

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

Yellow Rock Country of Birth

Australia

95.4%

England

4.6%

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

Yellow Rock Religion

Catholic

28.3%

No Religion

26.9%

Anglican

21.0%

Eastern Orthodox

6.8%

Not stated

5.0%

Pentecostal

4.6%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yellow Rock Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Yellow Rock Languages Spoken at Home

Macedon

100.0%

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

Yellow Rock Employment

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Employed full-time

43.8% 70 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 37 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 3 people

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Not in labour force

31.3% 50 people

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

Yellow Rock Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.5%

Bachelor Degree

16.8%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

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

Yellow Rock Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Managers

22.2%

Clerical & Administrative

21.0%

Professionals

13.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.1%

Community & Personal Service

4.9%

Labourers

4.9%

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

Yellow Rock Field of Study

Engineering

25.9%

Architecture & Building

15.3%

Management & Commerce

12.9%

Health

10.6%

Society & Culture

9.4%

Creative Arts

9.4%

Education

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.2%

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

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.8%

$4,000+/wk

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yellow Rock Marital Status

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Married

50.5% 100

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Separated

2.0% 4

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Divorced

8.1% 16

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Widowed

2.5% 5

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Never married

36.9% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yellow Rock Ancestry

English

29.5%

Australian

27.2%

Scottish

9.6%

Italian

9.3%

Irish

8.9%

German

3.6%

Dutch

3.0%

Spanish

2.3%

Other

2.3%

Macedonian

1.7%

Samoan

1.3%

Serbian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yellow Rock School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.4%

Primary — Catholic

18.2%

Secondary — Government

12.1%

Secondary — Catholic

12.1%

Vocational Education

12.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.1%

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

Yellow Rock Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.7% 3

✅

No need for assistance

99.3% 428

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

Yellow Rock Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.7% 28

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 162

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yellow Rock Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yellow Rock How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.8%

Did not go to work

11.2%

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

Yellow Rock Car Ownership

2 vehicles

36.6%

3 vehicles

22.5%

4+ vehicles

40.8%

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

Yellow Rock Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

19.4%

4 bedrooms

46.8%

5 bedrooms

25.8%

6+ bedrooms

8.1%

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

Yellow Rock Population Mobility

7.2%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yellow Rock Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

426

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yellow Rock Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Yellow Rock Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yellow Rock Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15

34.8%

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children

25.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

One parent — no children under 15

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yellow Rock Military Service

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Previously served

1.6% 3

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Never served

98.4% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yellow Rock Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.9% 32

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Did not provide

83.1% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yellow Rock Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

1 child

9.6%

2 children

30.1%

3 children

16.9%

4 children

13.3%

5+ children

3.6%

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

Yellow Rock When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Yellow Rock Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

29.7%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

27.6%

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

Yellow Rock Household Size

1 person

11.1%

2 persons

30.2%

3 persons

19.0%

4 persons

20.6%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yellow Rock Where Residents Moved From

Same address

206

Moved from NSW

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

Yellow Rock Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yellow Rock Schools

schools nearby

government

1005

avg ICSEA score

483

total students

Tullimbar Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 483 students

1005

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

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,321/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.5%

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

If you earn X in Yellow Rock

Your weekly income

≈ $10,058/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,821/wk

Rent share 21.5%

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Yellow Rock vs State & National Average

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Pop: 113 Income: $575/wk

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Pop: 113 Income: $680/wk

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Pop: 113 Income: $488/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 113 Income: $472/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 113 Income: $640/wk Rent: $313/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 226 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.8 people per km².Yellow Rock is ranked #6,650 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yellow Rock?

The median personal income in Yellow Rock NSW is $791 per week, or $41,132 per year.The median household income is $2,321 per week.Family income is $2,194 per week.Yellow Rock is ranked #3,726 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yellow Rock?

Median rent in Yellow Rock NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yellow Rock ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yellow Rock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yellow Rock NSW is $3,000. 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 45 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 226.The median income is $791/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% 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: 14521. All dollar figures in AUD.