Yarragon at a glance
Median house
$645,000
Median unit
$240,480
Population
1,893
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Yarragon.
The postcode for Yarragon is 3823 (VIC).
The median house price in Yarragon is $645,000.
Yarragon (3823) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria. The median house here is $645,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Yarragon has roughly 1,893 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yarragon's population at 1,893, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,893
Median age
43
Family households
71%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $645,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 63% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $129,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Yarragon on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$645,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$645,000
$240,480
1,893
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.58% (median rent $320/wk against a $645,000 price tag). Units yield 6.92% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), 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 20262.58%
Based on $645,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.92%
Based on $240,480 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 202681%
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.
149
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yarragon.
Local schools for Yarragon
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Government School Catchment
Yarragon Primary School
Darnum Primary School
Trafalgar High School
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Frequently asked
About Yarragon.
- What is the median house price in Yarragon?
- The median house price in Yarragon, VIC 3823 is $645,000. The median unit price is $240,480.
- What is the Yarragon postcode?
- Yarragon is in the 3823 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Yarragon?
- Yarragon is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3823, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yarragon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Yarragon?
- There are 7 schools serving Yarragon on this page, including Yarragon Primary School, Darnum Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- What suburbs are near Yarragon?
- Yarragon is close to Yarragon South, Darnum, Trafalgar, Cloverlea, Nilma North.
- What is the population of Yarragon?
- The population of Yarragon is approximately 1,893 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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