Wellington Shire Council
Yallourn
Yallourn at a glance
Median house
$238,000
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
143
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Yallourn.
Yallourn (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $238,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Yallourn has roughly 143 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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Houses change hands at $238,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $48,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Yallourn on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$238,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
$238,000
$171,360
143
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.70% (median rent $215/wk against a $238,000 price tag). Units yield 8.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (8%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.70%
Based on $238,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)8.95%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yallourn's population at 143, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
143
Median age
47
Family households
73%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yallourn 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
35
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.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yallourn.
Local schools for Yallourn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newborough East Primary School
Newborough Primary School
Lowanna College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yallourn.
- What is the median house price in Yallourn?
- The median house price in Yallourn, VIC 3825 is $238,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Yallourn postcode?
- Yallourn is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yallourn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Yallourn?
- There are 12 schools serving Yallourn on this page, including Newborough East Primary School, Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Newborough Primary School.
- How walkable is Yallourn?
- Yallourn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Yallourn?
- Yallourn is close to Newborough East, Newborough, Hernes Oak, Yallourn North, Moe.
- What is the population of Yallourn?
- Yallourn has approximately 143 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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