Yass at a glance
Median house
$750,000
+0.1% year on year
Median unit
$584,000
Days on market
32
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
6,763
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Yass.
The postcode for Yass is 2582 (NSW).
The median house price in Yass is $750,000.
Yass (2582) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW. The median house here is $750,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +0.1% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
Yass has roughly 6,763 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 32 days, in line with the NSW average of 32.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yass scores 4/100 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 Yass's population at 6,763, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,763
Median age
42
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $750,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $584,000, roughly 22% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+0.1%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market sit around 32, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $150,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Yass on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$750,000
+0.1% over the past year. Median unit price $584,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$750,000
+0.1% annual growth
$584,000
32
Average days to sell
6,763
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.43% (median rent $350/wk against a $750,000 price tag). Units yield 3.03% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.43%
Based on $750,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.03%
Based on $584,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+0.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202432 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +0.1%/yr
2021
$746K
5-year change
+1%
2026
$750K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
417
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.
4
10
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yass.
Local schools for Yass
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yass High School
Yass Public School
Berinba Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yass.
- What is the median house price in Yass?
- The median house price in Yass, NSW 2582 is $750,000. The median unit price is $584,000. Annual growth is +0.1%.
- What is the Yass postcode?
- Yass is in the 2582 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Yass?
- Yass is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2582, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Yass?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Yass?
- There are 4 schools serving Yass on this page, including Yass High School, Yass Public School, Mt Carmel School.
- How walkable is Yass?
- Yass has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Yass?
- Yass is close to Bango, Marchmont, Manton, Good Hope, Bowning.
- What is the population of Yass?
- The population of Yass is approximately 6,763 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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