Port Macquarie-Hastings
Yarravel
Yarravel at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,182
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Yarravel.
Yarravel (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Yarravel has roughly 1,182 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Yarravel 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yarravel's population at 1,182, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,182
Median age
47
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
1,182
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
49
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 January 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 Yarravel.
Local schools for Yarravel
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Government School Catchment
Aldavilla Public School
Green Hill Public School
Kempsey High School
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Frequently asked
About Yarravel.
- What is the Yarravel postcode?
- Yarravel is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Yarravel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Yarravel?
- There are 10 schools serving Yarravel on this page, including Aldavilla Public School, Green Hill Public School, St Paul's College.
- How walkable is Yarravel?
- Yarravel has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yarravel?
- Yarravel is close to Skillion Flat, Greenhill, Greenhills, Aldavilla, Sherwood.
- What is the population of Yarravel?
- Yarravel has approximately 1,182 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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