Yannathan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
272
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Yannathan.
The postcode for Yannathan is 3981 (VIC).
Yannathan (3981) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Yannathan has roughly 272 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Yannathan 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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yannathan's population at 272, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
272
Median age
41
Family households
75%
Lone person
24%
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)
$313/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
272
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 Yannathan.
Local schools for Yannathan
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Government School Catchment
Lang Lang Primary School
Bayles Regional Primary School
Ripplebrook 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 Yannathan.
- What is the Yannathan postcode?
- Yannathan is in the 3981 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Yannathan?
- Yannathan is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3981, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yannathan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $313, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Yannathan?
- There are 17 schools serving Yannathan on this page, including Lang Lang Primary School, Bayles Regional Primary School, Ripplebrook Primary School.
- How walkable is Yannathan?
- Yannathan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yannathan?
- Yannathan is close to Lang Lang East, Caldermeade, Heath Hill, Catani, Lang Lang.
- What is the population of Yannathan?
- The population of Yannathan is approximately 272 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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