Yanderra at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
702
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Yanderra.
The postcode for Yanderra is 2574 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Yanderra (2574) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Yanderra has roughly 702 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.
Yanderra scores 4/100 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 4 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yanderra's population at 702, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
702
Median age
35
Family households
81%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$435/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
702
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
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 Yanderra.
Local schools for Yanderra
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Government School Catchment
Yanderra Public School
Bargo Public School
Buxton Public School
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Frequently asked
About Yanderra.
- What is the Yanderra postcode?
- Yanderra is in the 2574 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Yanderra?
- Yanderra is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2574. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yanderra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $435.
- What schools are in Yanderra?
- There are 5 schools serving Yanderra on this page, including Yanderra Public School, Bargo Public School, Wollondilly Anglican College.
- How walkable is Yanderra?
- Yanderra has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yanderra?
- Yanderra is close to Bargo, Balmoral Village, Balmoral, Yerrinbool, Buxton.
- What is the population of Yanderra?
- The population of Yanderra is approximately 702 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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