Wellington Shire Council
Yallourn North
Yallourn North at a glance
Median house
$477,500
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,511
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Yallourn North.
Yallourn North (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $477,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Yallourn North has roughly 1,511 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Yallourn North scores 2/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yallourn North's population at 1,511, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,511
Median age
42
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $477,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 64% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $96,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Yallourn North on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$477,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$477,500
$171,360
1,511
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.34% (median rent $215/wk against a $477,500 price tag). Units yield 6.68% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), 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 20262.34%
Based on $477,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.68%
Based on $171,360 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 202683%
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.
107
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.
2
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Yallourn North.
Local schools for Yallourn North
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Government School Catchment
Yallourn North Primary School
Newborough East Primary School
Newborough Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yallourn North.
- What is the median house price in Yallourn North?
- The median house price in Yallourn North, VIC 3825 is $477,500. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Yallourn North postcode?
- Yallourn North is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yallourn North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Yallourn North?
- There are 14 schools serving Yallourn North on this page, including Yallourn North Primary School, Newborough East Primary School, Immaculate Heart of Mary School.
- How walkable is Yallourn North?
- Yallourn North has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Yallourn North?
- Yallourn North is close to Yallourn, Maryvale, Newborough East, Newborough, Hernes Oak.
- What is the population of Yallourn North?
- Yallourn North has approximately 1,511 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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