East Gippsland Shire Council
Yalmy
Yalmy at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,876
Median age 66
The brief
What to know about Yalmy.
Yalmy (3885) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Yalmy has roughly 1,876 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Yalmy 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yalmy's population at 1,876, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,876
Median age
66
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,876
Median age: 66
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yalmy.
Local schools for Yalmy
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Government School Catchment
Buchan Primary School
Orbost Community College
Newmerella Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yalmy.
- What is the Yalmy postcode?
- Yalmy is in the 3885 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yalmy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Yalmy?
- There are 4 schools serving Yalmy on this page, including Buchan Primary School, St Joseph's School, Orbost Community College.
- How walkable is Yalmy?
- Yalmy has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yalmy?
- Yalmy is close to Buchan, Murrindal, Bete Bolong North, Buchan South, W Tree.
- What is the population of Yalmy?
- Yalmy has approximately 1,876 residents. The median age is 66.
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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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