Yarram at a glance
Median house
$305,000
Median unit
$190,080
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
2,136
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Yarram.
The postcode for Yarram is 3971 (VIC).
The median house price in Yarram is $305,000.
Yarram (3971) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $305,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Yarram has roughly 2,136 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yarram scores 14/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yarram's population at 2,136, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,136
Median age
53
Family households
59%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $305,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $190,080, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $61,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Yarram on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$305,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $190,080.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$305,000
$190,080
2,136
Median age: 53
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.02% (median rent $236/wk against a $305,000 price tag). Units yield 6.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), 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 20264.02%
Based on $305,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.16%
Based on $190,080 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 202673%
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.
235
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.
14
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Yarram.
Local schools for Yarram
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Government School Catchment
Yarram Primary School
Yarram Secondary College
Alberton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yarram.
- What is the median house price in Yarram?
- The median house price in Yarram, VIC 3971 is $305,000. The median unit price is $190,080.
- What is the Yarram postcode?
- Yarram is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Yarram?
- Yarram is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3971, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yarram?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Yarram?
- There are 4 schools serving Yarram on this page, including Yarram Primary School, Yarram Secondary College, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Yarram?
- Yarram has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Yarram?
- Yarram is close to Alberton, Devon North, Calrossie, Tarraville, Alberton West.
- What is the population of Yarram?
- The population of Yarram is approximately 2,136 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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