Yarra Junction at a glance
Median house
$748,000
Median unit
$717,500
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,875
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Yarra Junction.
The postcode for Yarra Junction is 3797 (VIC).
The median house price in Yarra Junction is $748,000.
Yarra Junction (3797) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $748,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Yarra Junction has roughly 2,875 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yarra Junction scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yarra Junction's population at 2,875, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,875
Median age
43
Family households
67%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $748,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $717,500, roughly 4% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $150,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$748,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $717,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$748,000
$717,500
2,875
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.09% (median rent $300/wk against a $748,000 price tag). Units yield 2.17% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.09%
Based on $748,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.17%
Based on $717,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
128
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.
56
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yarra Junction.
Local schools for Yarra Junction
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Government School Catchment
Yarra Junction Primary School
Upper Yarra Secondary College
Don Valley Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Yarra Junction.
- What is the median house price in Yarra Junction?
- The median house price in Yarra Junction, VIC 3797 is $748,000. The median unit price is $717,500.
- What is the Yarra Junction postcode?
- Yarra Junction is in the 3797 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Yarra Junction?
- Yarra Junction is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3797, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yarra Junction?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Yarra Junction?
- There are 12 schools serving Yarra Junction on this page, including Yarra Junction Primary School, St Joseph's School, Upper Yarra Secondary College.
- How walkable is Yarra Junction?
- Yarra Junction has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Yarra Junction?
- Yarra Junction is close to Launching Place, Don Valley, Wesburn, Millgrove, Gladysdale.
- What is the population of Yarra Junction?
- The population of Yarra Junction is approximately 2,875 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
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