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Yarpturk
Yarpturk at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
63
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Yarpturk.
Yarpturk (3283) sits in the Warrnambool region of Victoria. The median house here is $334,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Yarpturk has roughly 63 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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Houses change hands at $334,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $67,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Yarpturk on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$263/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
63
Median age: 49
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.09% (median rent $263/wk against a $334,000 price tag). Units yield 4.11% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), 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)4.09%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.11%
Based on $240,480 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 202668%
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 Yarpturk's population at 63, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
63
Median age
49
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yarpturk 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
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 Yarpturk.
Local schools for Yarpturk
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Koroit And District Primary School
Woodford Primary School
Brauer Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Yarpturk.
- What is the median house price in Yarpturk?
- The median house price in Yarpturk, VIC 3283 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Yarpturk postcode?
- Yarpturk is in the 3283 postcode, in VIC, in the Warrnambool City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yarpturk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $263, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Yarpturk?
- There are 8 schools serving Yarpturk on this page, including Koroit And District Primary School, St Patrick's School, Woodford Primary School.
- How walkable is Yarpturk?
- Yarpturk has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yarpturk?
- Yarpturk is close to Mailors Flat, Mailer Flat, Southern Cross, Yangery, Woodford.
- What is the population of Yarpturk?
- Yarpturk has approximately 63 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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