Upper Hunter Shire Council
Upper Yarrowitch
Upper Yarrowitch at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,484
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Upper Yarrowitch.
Upper Yarrowitch (2354) sits in the Upper Hunter region of NSW.
Upper Yarrowitch has roughly 3,484 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Upper Yarrowitch scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Yarrowitch's population at 3,484, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,484
Median age
50
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,484
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Upper Yarrowitch.
Local schools for Upper Yarrowitch
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Government School Catchment
Yarrowitch Public School
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Frequently asked
About Upper Yarrowitch.
- What is the Upper Yarrowitch postcode?
- Upper Yarrowitch is in the 2354 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Yarrowitch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Upper Yarrowitch?
- There are 1 schools serving Upper Yarrowitch on this page, including Yarrowitch Public School.
- How walkable is Upper Yarrowitch?
- Upper Yarrowitch has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Yarrowitch?
- Upper Yarrowitch is close to Yarrowitch, Werrikimbe, Forbes River, Mount Seaview, Birdwood.
- What is the population of Upper Yarrowitch?
- Upper Yarrowitch has approximately 3,484 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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