Indigo Shire Council
Yackandandah
Yackandandah at a glance
Median house
$833,000
Median unit
$255,600
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,008
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Yackandandah.
Yackandandah (3749) sits in the Indigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $833,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Yackandandah has roughly 2,008 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Yackandandah scores 8/100 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yackandandah's population at 2,008, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,008
Median age
50
Family households
76%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $833,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $255,600, roughly 69% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $167,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$833,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $255,600.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$833,000
$255,600
2,008
Median age: 50
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.87% (median rent $300/wk against a $833,000 price tag). Units yield 6.23% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.87%
Based on $833,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.23%
Based on $255,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
25
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yackandandah.
Local schools for Yackandandah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yackandandah Primary School
Osbornes Flat Primary School
Wooragee Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yackandandah.
- What is the median house price in Yackandandah?
- The median house price in Yackandandah, VIC 3749 is $833,000. The median unit price is $255,600. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Yackandandah postcode?
- Yackandandah is in the 3749 postcode, in VIC, in the Indigo Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yackandandah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Yackandandah?
- There are 13 schools serving Yackandandah on this page, including Yackandandah Primary School, Osbornes Flat Primary School, Wooragee Primary School.
- How walkable is Yackandandah?
- Yackandandah has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Yackandandah?
- Yackandandah is close to Osbornes Flat, Allans Flat, Leneva, Indigo Upper, Staghorn Flat.
- What is the population of Yackandandah?
- Yackandandah has approximately 2,008 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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