Yan Yean at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
246
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Yan Yean.
The postcode for Yan Yean is 3755 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Yan Yean (3755) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.
Yan Yean has roughly 246 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Yan Yean 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yan Yean's population at 246, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
246
Median age
48
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$388/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$388/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
246
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
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Education
Schools in Yan Yean.
Local schools for Yan Yean
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Government School Catchment
Whittlesea Secondary College
Laurimar Primary School
Whittlesea Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Yan Yean.
- What is the Yan Yean postcode?
- Yan Yean is in the 3755 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Yan Yean?
- Yan Yean is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3755. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yan Yean?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $388, for units it's $388.
- What schools are in Yan Yean?
- There are 15 schools serving Yan Yean on this page, including Whittlesea Secondary College, Laurimar Primary School, Whittlesea Primary School.
- How walkable is Yan Yean?
- Yan Yean has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yan Yean?
- Yan Yean is close to Bruces Creek, Whittlesea, Arthurs Creek, Humevale, Mernda.
- What is the population of Yan Yean?
- The population of Yan Yean is approximately 246 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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